Montreal vs The Valley: cost of living for digital nomads
Montreal, Canada and The Valley, Anguilla, 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 5% cheaper than The Valley for a month of nomad living ($2,500 vs $2,640).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,200 in Montreal against $1,400 in The Valley.
- The Valley scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Montreal: 250 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- Montreal is continental; The Valley is tropical.
Montreal wins 5 of the measured lines; The Valley wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Montreal or The Valley?
Montreal is cheaper: about $2,500/month against $2,640/month in The Valley, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Montreal or The Valley?
The Valley scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Montreal.
Which has faster internet, Montreal or The Valley?
Montreal has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 90 Mbps in The Valley.
| Line | Montreal | The Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,500 | $2,640 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| Food | $560 | $620 |
| Transport | $80 | $70 |
| Coworking | $170 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 90 |
| Climate | continental | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
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, The Valley September 11, 2026.