Montreal vs Nassau: cost of living for digital nomads
Montreal, Canada and Nassau, Bahamas, 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 10% cheaper than Nassau for a month of nomad living ($2,500 vs $2,765).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,200 in Montreal against $1,500 in Nassau.
- Montreal scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Montreal: 250 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Montreal is continental; Nassau is tropical.
Montreal wins 6 of the measured lines; Nassau wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Montreal or Nassau?
Montreal is cheaper: about $2,500/month against $2,765/month in Nassau, roughly 10% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Montreal or Nassau?
Montreal scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for Nassau.
Which has faster internet, Montreal or Nassau?
Montreal has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Nassau.
| Line | Montreal | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,500 | $2,765 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Food | $560 | $620 |
| Transport | $80 | $65 |
| Coworking | $170 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 120 |
| Climate | continental | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
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): Montreal September 11, 2026, Nassau September 11, 2026.