Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Montreal vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver

Vancouver is 29.2% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Montreal ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vancouver Difference
Cost of Living 43.1 55.7 +29.2%
Rent 27.5 40.2 +46.2%
Groceries 62.5 75.4 +20.6%
Restaurants 68.6 65.6 -4.4%
Purchasing Power 126.7 136.6 +7.8%
Data from March โ€“ October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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