Galway vs Montreal: cost of living for digital nomads
Galway, Ireland and Montreal, Canada, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Montreal is about 4% cheaper than Galway for a month of nomad living ($2,500 vs $2,615).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,200 in Montreal against $1,350 in Galway.
- Galway scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Montreal: 250 Mbps typical against 180 Mbps.
- Galway is temperate; Montreal is continental.
Galway wins 3 of the measured lines; Montreal wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Galway or Montreal?
Montreal is cheaper: about $2,500/month against $2,615/month in Galway, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Galway or Montreal?
Galway scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Montreal.
Which has faster internet, Galway or Montreal?
Montreal has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 180 Mbps in Galway.
| Line | Galway | Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,615 | $2,500 |
| Rent | $1,350 | $1,200 |
| Food | $550 | $560 |
| Transport | $85 | $80 |
| Coworking | $150 | $170 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 180 | 250 |
| Climate | temperate | continental |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Galway September 11, 2026, Montreal September 11, 2026.