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Kamloops vs Montreal Cost of Living (2026)

Kamloops and Montreal cost about the same once you weigh rent, groceries and transit.

The Verdict

Living in Montreal is 0% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.

Kamloops / month

$2,195

Montreal / month

$2,197

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kamloops $

Salary in Kamloops

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Montreal

$99,939

Take-home $69,546 · $5,796/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Montreal you'd need $61 less a year (−0%).

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.

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1-Bed City Center

Kamloops

$1,700

0% more expensive

Montreal

$1,700

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kamloops

$410

2% cheaper

Montreal

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kamloops

$85

14% more expensive

Montreal

$97

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