🇺🇸 Miami vs 🇨🇦 Montreal

Cost of living comparison · 2026

🇺🇸

Miami

United States

$2,708–$4,287/mo

$2,708 – $4,287 / month (local)

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Montreal

Canada

$2,092–$3,313/mo

C$2,906 – C$4,601 / month (local)

Miami is 29% more expensive

Montreal wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryMiami (USD)Montreal (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$2,031–$3,159$1,569–$2,441🟢 Montreal
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$1,072–$1,692$828–$1,308🟢 Montreal
Utilities$85–$164$65–$126🟢 Montreal
Groceries$429–$643$331–$497🟢 Montreal
Eating out (mid-range meal)$56–$102$44–$78🟢 Montreal
Public transport (monthly)$107–$130$83–$100🟢 Montreal
Internet & Mobile$34–$56$26–$44🟢 Montreal
Gym membership$39–$73$31–$57🟢 Montreal
Cinema ticket$16–$20$12–$16🟢 Montreal
Monthly total (single)$2,708–$4,287$2,092–$3,313🟢 Montreal

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.2 / 10 · 6.3 / 10
Miami
Montreal▲ better
Safety8.9 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Miami
Montreal▲ better
Healthcare8.9 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Miami▲ better
Montreal
Education8.5 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Miami▲ better
Montreal
Environment9.3 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Miami▲ better
Montreal
Economy7.6 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Miami
Montreal▲ better
Culture8.2 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Miami
Montreal▲ better
Internet8.6 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Miami▲ better
Montreal

Who should choose which city?

Choose Miami if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Miami offers vs Montreal
  • ✓No state income tax
  • ✓Weather
  • ✓Latin culture
  • ✓Remote workers

Choose Montreal if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Miami
  • ✓Culture
  • ✓Food
  • ✓Affordable vs Toronto
  • ✓Students

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