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Moncton vs Montreal Cost of Living (2026)

Montreal is about 40% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Montreal vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Montreal is 40% more expensive than living in Moncton overall.

Moncton / month

$1,615

Montreal / month

$2,197

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Moncton $

Salary in Moncton

$100,000

Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo

Needed in Montreal

$139,943

Take-home $92,567 · $7,714/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Montreal you'd need $39,943 more a year (+40%).

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

Moncton

$1,150

48% more expensive

Montreal

$1,700

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Moncton

$390

3% more expensive

Montreal

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Moncton

$75

29% more expensive

Montreal

$97

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