Is Villeray Expensive?

Montreal, Canada

-8% vs Montreal avg

Living in Villeray, Montreal

Villeray is a moderately-priced area within Montreal, with a cost of living index of 47.9 — that is -8% compared to the Montreal average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #9 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$1,744/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 Villeray, housing takes up roughly 41% 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$69,754 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Villeray

Salaries in Villeray reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 47.9:

After tax and deductions of 36.8% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$69,754 would be roughly C$44,084/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

47.9
COLI Index
0.92x
vs City Avg
C$1,744
Est. 1BR Rent
#9
of 24 Areas
36.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Villeray

Estimated annual deductions on a C$48,639 salary in Villeray, Montreal (local employee).

Income Tax
15%
CPP + EI
6.8%
Provincial Tax (Québec)
15%
Total Deductions: 36.8%
Est. Take-Home: C$30,740/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Villeray would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $35,925
London GBP £30,917
Dubai AED AED 179,761

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%

View all 24 neighborhoods in Montreal →

Convert Your Salary

See exactly what you need to earn in Villeray, Montreal to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Salary Converter

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Villeray:

Cornelius, Charlotte University City, Charlotte Oberkampf (11th), Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris Auderghem, Brussels Wake Forest, Raleigh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Villeray expensive in Montreal?

Villeray is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Montreal. It costs about -8% less than the city average, ranking #9 out of 24 neighborhoods.

How does Villeray compare to the Montreal average?

The cost of living in Villeray is below the Montreal average. With a multiplier of 0.92x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -8% 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.