Cost of Living in Montreal for Students

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Montreal is the most populous city in Quebec and the second most populated in Canada. Montreal is an affordable, all-inclusive and livable city for students to stay.

How much is the cost of living in Montreal?

The average cost of living in Montreal for a single person would be CA$1,406 per month excluding tuition fees. Please bear in mind the cost of living will depend upon your lifestyle.

For more personalized information, use our cost of living calculator to estimate your desired area’s average cost of living.

Is accommodation expensive for students?

The housing prices vary and differ depending upon the neighborhood or accommodation type. The accommodation prices in Montreal are 20-40% lower than most cities in Canada.

Before we list the details of the cost of living in Montreal, let’s summarize its cost.

Expenses	Cost (Average)
Average Tuition Fees	CA$20,000 – CA$30,000 / Year
Accommodation	CA$650 – CA$1,600 / Month
Transportation	CA$126 / Month

Costs of Tuition Fees

The tuition fees in Montreal for students will depend upon the course type and the university. For undergraduates, the cost will vary from the postgraduates.

Undergraduate Tuition Fee	Post-Graduate Tuition Fee
CA$ 15,000 – C$40,000 / Year	CA$10,000 – C$30,000 / Year

Student Accommodation Costs

The cost of student accommodation in Montreal varies in price, location, property type etc. You can find affordable student accommodation without any problem in Montreal. The city offers three types of student accommodations listed below.

1. Student Housing

Student housing is designed to meet the housing needs of the students who come to study in Montreal. It is furnished with good infrastructure and modern amenities. This type of housing is close to the university campus. The utility bills are in the rent.

Most of the accommodations are at a distance of under 3 miles. While the ones outside of the city center are upto 20 miles.

Student Housing	Price
Ensuite/ Studio	CA$600 – CA$900 / Month

2. Private Apartment

The private apartment is a flexible occupancy type of accommodation. It is a residential apartment where students can also stay as student housing. Students get complete privacy and personal space. Even if you share the apartment with friends, you share and live with the people you are comfortable with.

Apartment	Price
Private	CA$1,162 – CA$1,536 / Month

3. University Hall

University Hall is a building of residence built for students to stay. They are typically older halls where you get a bedroom; it can be shared or single. There’s a shared kitchen and bathroom for all the students staying at the university.

University Hall	Price
Ensuite/ Studio	CA$800 – CA$1,500 / Month

Food

Food prices will depend upon your location and the food place. During happy hours, a pint of beer will cost around CA$7.50. The average cost of a meal at a restaurant will cost between CA$23. For groceries, you should head to local markets and grocery stores for reasonable prices.