Montréal vs Queens: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Montréal, QC and Queens, NS.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
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
Canada
Queens
C$3,072monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$750 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$4,733 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Montréal
Queens
Difference
Rent
C$870
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$750
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Montréal 16% higher
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$720
State / province · 2023
C$653
State / province · 2023
Montréal 10% higher
Transport
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$947
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Montréal 4% lower
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$237
State / province · 2023
C$226
State / province · 2023
Montréal 5% higher
Childcare
C$24
State / province · 2023
C$21
State / province · 2023
Montréal 14% higher
Education
C$83
State / province · 2023
C$103
State / province · 2023
Montréal 20% lower
Leisure
C$406
State / province · 2023
C$372
State / province · 2023
Montréal 9% higher
Reference subtotal
C$3,244
C$3,072
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 Montréal and Queens
- Is Montréal cheaper than Queens?
- Compare published cost figures for Montréal, QC and Queens, NS. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.