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Berlin vs Montréal: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Berlin, Germany and Montréal, QC.

At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

Germany

Berlin

€1,350monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2025.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Transport, Internet and mobile, Healthcare and insurance.

Rents in selected neighbourhoods €1,350 per month · 2025 · Selected area

Sources for Berlin →

Canada

Montréal

C$3,244monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021, 2023.

Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.

Tenant shelter costs C$870 per month · 2021 · Local

Median household income C$5,300 per month · 2020

Sources for Montréal →

Published monthly costs side by side

Category Berlin Montréal Difference
Rent
€1,350 Selected area · 2025 · Rents in selected neighbourhoods
C$870 Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Wider-area figures shown for context
Utilities
No published figure
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
No published figure
C$720 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Transport
No published figure
C$905 State / province · 2023 Includes vehicle purchases
Not comparable
Fuel
No published figure
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
No published figure
C$237 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Childcare
No published figure
C$24 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Education
No published figure
C$83 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Leisure
No published figure
C$406 State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Reference subtotal
€1,350
C$3,244
Not comparable

Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move. Currency conversions use 1 CAD = 0.6346 EUR (ECB reference rate, 2026-11-13).

Common questions about Berlin and Montréal

Is Berlin cheaper than Montréal?
Compare published cost figures for Berlin, Germany and Montréal, QC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

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