Montreal vs Palm Beach: cost of living for digital nomads
Montreal, Canada and Palm Beach, Aruba, 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
- Palm Beach is about 0% cheaper than Montreal for a month of nomad living ($2,495 vs $2,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,200 in Montreal against $1,300 in Palm Beach.
- Palm Beach scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Montreal: 250 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Montreal is continental; Palm Beach is arid.
Montreal wins 4 of the measured lines; Palm Beach wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Montreal or Palm Beach?
Palm Beach is cheaper: about $2,495/month against $2,500/month in Montreal, roughly 0% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Montreal or Palm Beach?
Palm Beach scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Montreal.
Which has faster internet, Montreal or Palm Beach?
Montreal has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Palm Beach.
| Line | Montreal | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,500 | $2,495 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Food | $560 | $580 |
| Transport | $80 | $60 |
| Coworking | $170 | $125 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 150 |
| Climate | continental | arid |
| City size | metro | small |
| 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, Palm Beach September 11, 2026.