Montreal travel budget

Montreal: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Montreal

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Montreal for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 108 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2311* (3220 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 178 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 4548* (6328 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 236 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 81 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 6989* (9716 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Montreal compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Montreal in 2024 is 3% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Montreal in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Montreal by expense type

Restaurant budget in Montreal

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Montreal is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 11 to $ 37)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 26 to $ 73)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.5 for 500ml
($ 4.3 to $ 8.6)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.1)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Montreal

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Montreal is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 166/night
($ 71 to $ 565)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 68 to $ 490)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 79 to $ 961)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 264/night
($ 153 to $ 532)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 364/night
($ 213 to $ 778)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 171/month
($ 79 to $ 523)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 265/month
($ 86 to $ 1060)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 233/month
($ 90 to $ 709)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 217/month
($ 97 to $ 630)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 239/month
($ 83 to $ 1086)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Montreal

On average, the price of supermarket food in Montreal is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

120% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4.6)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 6.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 28)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.5)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 4)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Montreal

On average, the price of transport in Montreal is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.7/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 2.9)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 2.9 to $ 4.3)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 72/24hrs
($ 31 to $ 133)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Montreal

On average, budget for leisure activities in Montreal is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 9.4 to $ 15)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 8.6 to $ 23)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Montreal

On average, shopping budget in Montreal is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 16)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 63
($ 37 to $ 88)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 22 to $ 68)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Montreal
New York City → Montreal
New York City → Montreal
$ 312
(fair price: $ 276)
Toronto → Montreal
Toronto → Montreal
Toronto → Montreal
$ 282
(fair price: $ 233)
Vancouver → Montreal
Vancouver → Montreal
Vancouver → Montreal
$ 331
(fair price: $ 239)
London → Montreal
London → Montreal
London → Montreal
$ 593
(fair price: $ 514)
Calgary → Montreal
Calgary → Montreal
Calgary → Montreal
$ 327
(fair price: $ 229)
Los Angeles → Montreal
Los Angeles  → Montreal
Los Angeles  → Montreal
$ 600
(fair price: $ 469)
Sydney → Vancouver
Sydney → Vancouver
Sydney → Vancouver
$ 1640
(fair price: $ 1360)
Toronto → Vancouver
Toronto → Vancouver
Toronto → Vancouver
$ 272
(fair price: $ 191)
New York City → Toronto
New York City → Toronto
New York City → Toronto
$ 289
(fair price: $ 239)
Vancouver → Toronto
Vancouver → Toronto
Vancouver → Toronto
$ 277
(fair price: $ 192)
Montreal → Vancouver
Montreal → Vancouver
Montreal → Vancouver
$ 370
(fair price: $ 275)
Toronto → Calgary
Toronto → Calgary
Toronto → Calgary
$ 279
(fair price: $ 183)

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About this information on the cost of living in Montreal

The information about the cost of living in Montreal shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Montreal was updated on 01-11-2024.

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