Monthly Cost of Living for Students – CityRankings
1 – Montreal
Total Cost of Living for a Canadian Undergrad: $1,143
Total Cost of Living for a Canadian Grad Student: $1,152
Total Cost of Living for an International Undergrad: $2,718
Total Cost of Living for an International Grad Student: $2,179
With more than six universities and 12 junior colleges crammed into an eight-kilometre radius on the island of Montreal, this city has the highest density of post-secondary students in North America. In addition to the array of institutions available – local schools include the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), McGill, Concordia, and Polytechnique Montréal– it’s also a popular city to live in for its variety of diverse neighbourhoods filled with art, culture, and dining options. Montreal also boasts the most affordable student rent of any major Canadian city, with the average bachelor unit at $641, and the lowest transport costs – a monthly pass costs a total of $85. Dining out and gym costs were also among the lowest on the list at $120, and $51. Some of the most popular neighbouroods in the city for students include the Plateau, The Village, Côte-des-Neiges, and Downtown.