Canada · Americas
Montreal
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,500Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,680/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Canada.
Healthcare
Universal publicly funded provincial health insurance (Medicare) covers medically necessary doctor and hospital care; quality is high in major cities but wait times for specialists and elective surgery are long, and private options are limited.
Taxes
Canadian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign employment, investment and pension income, with foreign tax credits or tax-treaty relief available to reduce double taxation.
English
Very high — English is an official language and spoken nationwide; French predominates in Quebec, where English is still common in Montreal.
Getting in — Canada
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Study Permit
Length of the course plus 90 days
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Montreal at a glance
Montreal, Canada costs about $2,500 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 48% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,200 and the smallest is transport at $80. In our data internet averages 250 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from St. Johns at $2,100 a month to Austin at $2,950.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Montreal
How much does it cost to live in Montreal?
A solo remote worker in Montreal, Canada spends an estimated $2,500 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Montreal?
Rent in Montreal is an estimated $1,200 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Montreal?
Internet in Montreal averages 250 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Montreal?
A coworking space in Montreal costs an estimated $170 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Montreal safe?
Montreal has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Montreal's nomad score?
Montreal scores 8/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.