Montreal, Canada
-20% vs Montreal avgSaint-Laurent is a relatively affordable area in Montreal, with a cost of living index of 41.7 — that is -20% compared to the Montreal average. At #17 of 24, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$1,516/month, compared to a range of C$1,365 in Longueuil to C$2,464 in Westmount.
For a typical resident of Saint-Laurent, housing takes up roughly 36% 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$60,655 before tax.
Salaries in Saint-Laurent reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 41.7:
After tax and deductions of 36.8% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$60,655 would be roughly C$38,334/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a C$42,344 salary in Saint-Laurent, Montreal (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Saint-Laurent would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $31,275 |
| London | GBP | £26,915 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 156,493 |
| 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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Saint-Laurent is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Montreal. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #17 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Saint-Laurent is below the Montreal average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -20% compared to the city baseline.