Halifax vs Montréal: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Halifax, NS and Montréal, QC.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Halifax
C$3,573monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,251 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,750 per month · 2020
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
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Halifax
Montréal
Difference
Rent
C$1,251
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$870
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$653
State / province · 2023
C$720
State / province · 2023
Halifax 9% lower
Transport
C$947
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Halifax 5% higher
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$226
State / province · 2023
C$237
State / province · 2023
Halifax 5% lower
Childcare
C$21
State / province · 2023
C$24
State / province · 2023
Halifax 12% lower
Education
C$103
State / province · 2023
C$83
State / province · 2023
Halifax 25% higher
Leisure
C$372
State / province · 2023
C$406
State / province · 2023
Halifax 8% lower
Reference subtotal
C$3,573
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.
Common questions about Halifax and Montréal
- Is Halifax cheaper than Montréal?
- Compare published cost figures for Halifax, NS and Montréal, QC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.