City Cost Report
Las Vegas skyline
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Montreal is 19% cheaper than Las Vegas overall.

Las VegasMontreal
Rent (1BR City Centre)$2,028.26 CAD$1,750.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$1,678.56 CAD$1,450.00 CAD
Groceries Index9998
Monthly Transit Pass$90.92 CAD$97.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$223.81 CAD$110.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.33 CAD$1.70 CAD
Mid-range Meal$30.77 CAD$25.00 CAD
Gym Membership$58.75 CAD$45.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$1,468.74 CAD$220.00 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Las Vegas...

You would need $48,549 in Montreal to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas cheaper than Montreal?

Montreal is 19% cheaper than Las Vegas overall.

How much is rent in Las Vegas vs Montreal?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,450 USD per month in Las Vegas and $1,750 CAD in Montreal. Outside the centre, it is $1,200 USD in Las Vegas and $1,450 CAD in Montreal.

What salary do I need to move from Las Vegas to Montreal?

On average, you need about 81% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Las Vegas is roughly equivalent to $48,549 in Montreal.

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