Montréal vs Tay: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Montréal, QC and Tay, ON.
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
Tay
C$3,669monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,120 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,833 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Montréal
Tay
Difference
Rent
C$870
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,120
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Montréal 22% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$720
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Transport
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Wider-area figures shown for context
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$261
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Childcare
C$24
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Education
C$83
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Leisure
C$406
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Wider-area figures shown for context
Reference subtotal
C$3,244
C$3,669
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 Tay
- Is Montréal cheaper than Tay?
- Compare published cost figures for Montréal, QC and Tay, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.