🇲🇽 Mexico City vs 🇨🇦 Montreal
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇲🇽
Mexico City
Mexico
$1,292–$2,046/mo
$22,276 – $35,276 / month (local)
🇨🇦
Montreal
Canada
$2,092–$3,313/mo
C$2,906 – C$4,601 / month (local)
Montreal is 62% more expensive
Mexico City wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Mexico City (USD) | Montreal (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $969–$1,508 | $1,569–$2,441 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $512–$808 | $828–$1,308 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Utilities | $40–$78 | $65–$126 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Groceries | $205–$307 | $331–$497 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $27–$48 | $44–$78 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Public transport (monthly) | $51–$62 | $83–$100 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Internet & Mobile | $16–$27 | $26–$44 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Gym membership | $19–$35 | $31–$57 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Cinema ticket | $8–$10 | $12–$16 | 🟢 Mexico City |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,292–$2,046 | $2,092–$3,313 | 🟢 Mexico City |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing7.4 / 10 · 6.3 / 10
Mexico City▲ better
Montreal
Safety9.0 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Mexico City
Montreal▲ better
Healthcare9.0 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Mexico City▲ better
Montreal
Education8.6 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Mexico City▲ better
Montreal
Environment9.4 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Mexico City▲ better
Montreal
Economy7.7 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Mexico City
Montreal▲ better
Culture8.3 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Mexico City
Montreal▲ better
Internet8.7 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Mexico City▲ better
Montreal
Who should choose which city?
Choose Mexico City if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Montreal
- ✓Food
- ✓Culture
- ✓Value
- ✓Remote workers
Choose Montreal if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Montreal offers vs Mexico City
- ✓Culture
- ✓Food
- ✓Affordable vs Toronto
- ✓Students
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