I’ve spent about 5 months living in Toronto, and almost 4 months living in Montreal. Both cities have been amazing to live in, but they both stand out for different reasons….Public Transport.
| Montreal | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabs | You must call them ahead of time. | You must call them ahead of time. |
Why is Toronto more expensive than Montreal?
Montreal shows that it’s more affordable to call Montreal home than Toronto. Toronto has a larger metropolitan area than Montreal. Montreal is in Quebec, a primarily French-speaking province. Toronto is in Ontario, a primarily English-speaking province.
Is Toronto a good city for artists?
Toronto is a place where artists tend to thrive, thanks to the immense amount of culture, support and job opportunities. While it definitely pays to be a bit more established here, many artists have used it this hub as a place to grow and springboard their careers into something bigger.
Is Montreal similar to Toronto?
The most significant difference between Montreal and Toronto is a cultural one. The two cities are very different in terms of atmosphere. Many expats moving to Ontario choose Toronto as their home. Toronto has a bustling, modern, cosmopolitan feel.
How much does it cost to live in Toronto compared to Montreal?
Cost of Living Comparison Between Montreal and Toronto. You would need around 6,705.31C$ in Toronto to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 4,900.00C$ in Montreal (assuming you rent in both cities). This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living.
Why is living in Montreal not an option?
For many, that is simply not an option and thus Montreal is not an option regardless of all the advantages it offers. The fact is, as historical, as exciting and as vibrant as Montreal is, living there means you must be able to live in French or atleast know a decent amount of French.
Is moving from Toronto to Montreal a matter of preference?
It is much easier to move from an English speaking place to Toronto than it is moving to Montreal where you must ultimately understand and interact in French. For many, that is simply not an option and thus Montreal is not an option regardless of all the advantages it offers. I do not believe it is a matter of preference.
Why do immigrants prefer to live in Toronto over Montreal?
More recent immigrants prefer Toronto over Montreal for a number of reasons: (1) Toronto is incredibly diverse, and there is likely an already established community of immigrants from whatever country you come from. Most recent immigrants feel a level of comfort in living with others from their ethnic group.
