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Living in Montreal

Canada · cold

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Montreal is a big city of roughly 1,780,000 people inland in Canada. The climate is cold. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,900. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for food and eating out, live music, art and culture.

Entro il 2027 qui è atteso un cambiamento concreto: rem, collegamento automatico con l’aeroporto. Chi nasce in Canada è cittadino, quale che sia la nazionalità dei genitori.

At a glance

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People
~1,780,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,900
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Climate
cold
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
5/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
5/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
5/5Great mineral water

Who tends to love Montreal

All parameters

🛡️ Safety4/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet5/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit5/5
🍽️ Food5/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 7 µg/m³
🚰 Water5/5 · Great mineral water
🚀 PopularityGrowing fast
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+47%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy3/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil3/5
🔌 Living off-grid2/5
📸 Tourism4/5
👥 Crowding5/5
✈️ Airport5/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast

Accommodation prices have moved about +47% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

🔭 Where this place is heading

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

On the map

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