Is Petite-Italie Expensive?

Montreal, Canada

+5% vs Montreal avg

Living in Petite-Italie, Montreal

Petite-Italie is a moderately-priced area within Montreal, with a cost of living index of 54.7 — that is +5% compared to the Montreal average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$1,990/month, compared to a range of C$1,365 in Longueuil to C$2,464 in Westmount.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Petite-Italie, housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately C$79,610 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Petite-Italie

Salaries in Petite-Italie reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 54.7:

After tax and deductions of 36.8% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$79,610 would be roughly C$50,314/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

54.7
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
C$1,990
Est. 1BR Rent
#7
of 24 Areas
36.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Petite-Italie

Estimated annual deductions on a C$55,544 salary in Petite-Italie, Montreal (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
CPP + EI
6.8%
Provincial Tax (Québec)
15%
Total Deductions: 36.8%
Est. Take-Home: C$35,104/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Petite-Italie would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $41,025
London GBP £35,306
Dubai AED AED 205,280

Other Neighborhoods in Montreal

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Westmount 67.7 1.30x +30%
Old Montreal 63.6 1.22x +22%
Outremont 62.5 1.20x +20%
Plateau Mont-Royal 61.5 1.18x +18%
Griffintown 59.9 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Petite-Italie:

Luwan, Shanghai Loreto, Milan Sarpi, Milan Ballantyne, Charlotte Flagey, Brussels Aventino, Rome

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petite-Italie expensive in Montreal?

Petite-Italie is near the city average for Montreal. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Petite-Italie compare to the Montreal average?

The cost of living in Petite-Italie is above the Montreal average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Statistics Canada · Canada Revenue Agency · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.