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Montreal vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Montreal is about 11% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Montreal vs $1,500 in Sudbury.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 10% cheaper than living in Montreal overall.

Montreal / month

$2,197

Sudbury / month

$1,988

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Montreal $

Salary in Montreal

$100,000

Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo

Needed in Sudbury

$89,711

Take-home $66,994 · $5,583/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $10,289 less a year (−10%).

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

Montreal

$1,700

12% cheaper

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Montreal

$400

0% more expensive

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Montreal

$97

9% cheaper

Sudbury

$88

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