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London vs Montreal

Montreal runs about 37% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,482 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
The skyline of downtown Montreal, Quebec (pop. 1,762,000). It's the 2nd-largest city in Canada, and 8th-largest in North America.
Montreal
$2,569/month · Canada
Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Montreal monthly
$2,569
Index 40 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-37%
Montreal relative to London
Rent gap
$1,300
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonMontreal
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Montreal $1,300. Cheaper in Montreal.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Montreal $674. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Montreal $152. Cheaper in Montreal.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Montreal $191. Cheaper in Montreal.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Montreal $8.10. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Montreal $149. Cheaper in Montreal.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Montreal $94. Cheaper in Montreal.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonMontreal
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,569 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6340✓
Housing2,600 USD1,300 USD✓
Utilities267 USD191 USD✓
Food617 USD✓674 USD
Transport282 USD152 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓8 USD
Lifestyle169 USD149 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,572 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓33.1%
Left over each month1,902 USD3,003 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓2,900 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,300 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD2,200 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD5,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10080/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓82/100
Air quality60/10076/100✓
Public transport92/100✓78/100
Walkability90/100✓82/100
English proficiency100/100✓72/100
Nightlife94/100✓84/100
Family friendliness72/10084/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps200 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C7°C✓
Summer high23°C✓26°C
Winter low3°C✓-14°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,050 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min40 min✓
CurrencyGBPCAD
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/Toronto

Montreal runs about 37% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,482 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Montreal cheaper?

Montreal runs about 37% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,482 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Montreal compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $5,572 in Montreal, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Montreal?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Montreal scores 80 and 82. London averages 12°C against 7°C in Montreal.