City Cost Report
Longueuil skyline
Longueuil
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Longueuil is 7% cheaper than Montreal overall.

LongueuilMontreal
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,450.00 CAD$1,750.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$1,200.00 CAD$1,450.00 CAD
Groceries Index9798
Monthly Transit Pass$97.00 CAD$97.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$110.00 CAD$110.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.69 CAD$1.70 CAD
Mid-range Meal$23.00 CAD$25.00 CAD
Gym Membership$42.00 CAD$45.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$205.00 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 Longueuil...

You would need $64,420 in Montreal to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Longueuil cheaper than Montreal?

Longueuil is 7% cheaper than Montreal overall.

How much is rent in Longueuil vs Montreal?

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

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

On average, you need about 107% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Longueuil is roughly equivalent to $64,420 in Montreal.

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