Montreal vs Warsaw: cost of living for digital nomads
Montreal, Canada and Warsaw, Poland, 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
- Warsaw is about 34% cheaper than Montreal for a month of nomad living ($1,660 vs $2,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $750 in Warsaw against $1,200 in Montreal.
- Warsaw scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Both have a continental climate.
Montreal wins 0 of the measured lines; Warsaw wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Montreal or Warsaw?
Warsaw is cheaper: about $1,660/month against $2,500/month in Montreal, roughly 34% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Montreal or Warsaw?
Warsaw scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Montreal.
Which has faster internet, Montreal or Warsaw?
Montreal and Warsaw have about the same typical internet speed, 250 Mbps.
| Line | Montreal | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,500 | $1,660 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $750 |
| Food | $560 | $400 |
| Transport | $80 | $40 |
| Coworking | $170 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 250 |
| Climate | continental | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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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, Warsaw September 11, 2026.