City Cost Report
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Lévis is 14% cheaper than Montreal overall.

LévisMontreal
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,200.00 CAD$1,750.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$980.00 CAD$1,450.00 CAD
Groceries Index9698
Monthly Transit Pass$90.00 CAD$97.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$105.00 CAD$110.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.69 CAD$1.70 CAD
Mid-range Meal$23.00 CAD$25.00 CAD
Gym Membership$40.00 CAD$45.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$195.00 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 Lévis...

You would need $69,535 in Montreal to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lévis cheaper than Montreal?

Lévis is 14% cheaper than Montreal overall.

How much is rent in Lévis vs Montreal?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,200 CAD per month in Lévis and $1,750 CAD in Montreal. Outside the centre, it is $980 CAD in Lévis and $1,450 CAD in Montreal.

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

On average, you need about 116% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Lévis is roughly equivalent to $69,535 in Montreal.

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