NB
vs
QC
Fredericton vs Montreal Cost of Living (2026)
Montreal is about 30% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Montreal vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in Montreal is 30% more expensive than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Montreal / month
$2,197
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Fredericton
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Montreal
$130,013
Take-home $87,265 · $7,272/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Montreal you'd need $30,013 more a year (+30%).
Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Fredericton
$1,250
36% more expensive
Montreal
$1,700
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
0% more expensive
Montreal
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
21% more expensive
Montreal
$97
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