Montreal vs Seoul: cost of living for digital nomads
Montreal, Canada and Seoul, South Korea, 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
- Seoul is about 12% cheaper than Montreal for a month of nomad living ($2,200 vs $2,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,000 in Seoul against $1,200 in Montreal.
- Seoul scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Both have a continental climate.
Montreal wins 1 of the measured lines; Seoul wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Montreal or Seoul?
Seoul is cheaper: about $2,200/month against $2,500/month in Montreal, roughly 12% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Montreal or Seoul?
Seoul scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Montreal.
Which has faster internet, Montreal or Seoul?
Montreal and Seoul have about the same typical internet speed, 250 Mbps.
| Line | Montreal | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,500 | $2,200 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Food | $560 | $550 |
| Transport | $80 | $80 |
| Coworking | $170 | $170 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 250 |
| Climate | continental | continental |
| 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, Seoul November 10, 2026.