Montreal vs Rome: cost of living for digital nomads
Montreal, Canada and Rome, Italy, 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
- Rome is about 7% cheaper than Montreal for a month of nomad living ($2,325 vs $2,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,100 in Rome against $1,200 in Montreal.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Montreal: 250 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Montreal is continental; Rome is mediterranean.
Montreal wins 3 of the measured lines; Rome wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Montreal or Rome?
Rome is cheaper: about $2,325/month against $2,500/month in Montreal, roughly 7% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Montreal or Rome?
Montreal and Rome score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Montreal or Rome?
Montreal has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Rome.
| Line | Montreal | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,500 | $2,325 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| Food | $560 | $550 |
| Transport | $80 | $45 |
| Coworking | $170 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 120 |
| Climate | continental | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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, Rome September 10, 2026.