City Cost Report
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Lethbridge
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Lethbridge is 6% cheaper than Montreal overall.

LethbridgeMontreal
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,150.00 CAD$1,750.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$950.00 CAD$1,450.00 CAD
Groceries Index9998
Monthly Transit Pass$80.00 CAD$97.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$175.00 CAD$110.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.38 CAD$1.70 CAD
Mid-range Meal$21.00 CAD$25.00 CAD
Gym Membership$45.00 CAD$45.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$850.00 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 Lethbridge...

You would need $63,735 in Montreal to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lethbridge cheaper than Montreal?

Lethbridge is 6% cheaper than Montreal overall.

How much is rent in Lethbridge vs Montreal?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,150 CAD per month in Lethbridge and $1,750 CAD in Montreal. Outside the centre, it is $950 CAD in Lethbridge and $1,450 CAD in Montreal.

What salary do I need to move from Lethbridge to Montreal?

On average, you need about 106% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Lethbridge is roughly equivalent to $63,735 in Montreal.

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