Montréal vs Sidney: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Montréal, QC and Sidney, BC.
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
Sidney
C$4,230monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,500 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,417 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Montréal
Sidney
Difference
Rent
C$870
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,500
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Montréal 42% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$720
State / province · 2023
C$711
State / province · 2023
Montréal 1% higher
Transport
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$1,047
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Montréal 14% 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$260
State / province · 2023
Montréal 9% lower
Childcare
C$24
State / province · 2023
C$37
State / province · 2023
Montréal 36% lower
Education
C$83
State / province · 2023
C$178
State / province · 2023
Montréal 53% lower
Leisure
C$406
State / province · 2023
C$498
State / province · 2023
Montréal 18% lower
Reference subtotal
C$3,244
C$4,230
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 Sidney
- Is Montréal cheaper than Sidney?
- Compare published cost figures for Montréal, QC and Sidney, BC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.