🇨🇦 Montreal vs 🇺🇸 Nashville

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Montreal

Canada

$2,092–$3,313/mo

C$2,906 – C$4,601 / month (local)

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Nashville

United States

$2,338–$3,703/mo

$2,338 – $3,703 / month (local)

Nashville is 12% more expensive

Montreal wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryMontreal (USD)Nashville (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,569–$2,441$1,754–$2,728🟢 Montreal
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$828–$1,308$926–$1,462🟢 Montreal
Utilities$65–$126$73–$141🟢 Montreal
Groceries$331–$497$370–$555🟢 Montreal
Eating out (mid-range meal)$44–$78$49–$88🟢 Montreal
Public transport (monthly)$83–$100$93–$112🟢 Montreal
Internet & Mobile$26–$44$29–$49🟢 Montreal
Gym membership$31–$57$34–$63🟢 Montreal
Cinema ticket$12–$16$14–$18🟢 Montreal
Monthly total (single)$2,092–$3,313$2,338–$3,703🟢 Montreal

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Quality of life comparison

Housing6.3 / 10 · 4.8 / 10
Montreal▲ better
Nashville
Safety9.6 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Montreal▲ better
Nashville
Healthcare7.9 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Montreal
Nashville▲ better
Education7.5 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Montreal
Nashville▲ better
Environment8.3 / 10 · 9.1 / 10
Montreal
Nashville▲ better
Economy8.3 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Montreal▲ better
Nashville
Culture8.9 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Montreal▲ better
Nashville
Internet7.6 / 10 · 8.4 / 10
Montreal
Nashville▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Montreal if…

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

Choose Nashville if…

  • You're happy to pay more for what Nashville offers vs Montreal
  • No state income tax
  • Music
  • Growth
  • Healthcare

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