Cost
of Living in Montréal: A Comparison between the Cost of Living in an Apartment
versus Homestay with Montréal Number 1 Homestay
Note:
Prices listed below DO NOT INCLUDE costs for an upfront deposit,
furniture, cleaning, renovation or decoration and are an average cost taken
from cities found within the Island of Montréal.
Total
each MONTH
|
Item |
2 ½[1] |
3 ½[2] |
4 ½[3] |
5 ½[4] |
6 ½[5] |
|||
|
Rent |
500 |
725 |
825 |
1050 |
1250 |
FREE |
FREE |
525 |
|
Gas/Electricity |
40 |
60 |
75 |
100 |
120 |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
|
Telephone |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
FREE |
FREE |
Varies |
|
Cable |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
FREE |
FREE |
NO |
|
Internet[6] |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
FREE |
FREE |
NO |
|
Washing
of clothes[7] |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
FREE |
FREE |
NO |
|
Food[8] |
600 |
600 |
600 |
600 |
600 |
FREE |
Breakfast only |
NO |
|
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
FREE |
FREE |
NO |
|
|
Total
for Month |
$1315 |
$1560 |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$840 |
$600 |
$525 |
**All
figures are in Canadian Dollars; Rent for apartments does vary, and is usually based
on signing for one year.
Montréal
is so popular that it is very difficult to find an apartment, and prices are on
the rise! Therefore, it is often a
last resort to even share an apartment. Many
problems can arise when choosing a roommate.
Will he/she be a complete stranger?
Please know that roommates often fail to pay their share of rent, can be
very messy and irresponsible and they may eat your food and use your personal
belongings! We recommend that if
you really want to eventually settle into an apartment, you should first come to
Montréal and stay with a family for a minimum period of three months.
This will enable you to discover Montréal and become accustomed to the
city. By choosing Homestay first,
you will be able to meet new people through Montréal Number 1 Homestay’s Activities
and Counselling Services.
This
way, you can choose a roommate wisely. Your
friends at Montréal Number 1 Homestay want to make sure that your stay is well
organized, very safe, and extremely enjoyable!
So Register Now!
Space can be
limited!
It is important to know that few people in Montréal
like to live alone, even if they are native Montréalers.
If you choose to live alone, be prepared for loneliness.
Students that have lived alone often complain that they do not learn
their language skills very quickly and find it very difficult to concentrate on
their studies and adapt to the Canadian culture.
They have noted that they were lonely, met fewer people, and did not
always feel very safe. Still,
if you choose this path, we strongly recommend that you experience Homestay for
a minimum period of three months to get familiar with your new city.
You can even ask your Host Family which are the best and safe areas in
which to begin looking for an apartment. They
and the team at Montréal Number 1 Homestay would be more than happy to supply
you with all the information you may need.
Furthermore, you should also inquire about the Canadian rental laws and
your rights as a tenant.
WANT TO STUDY ENGLISH IN MONTREAL? CONTACT US FOR ADVICE!
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Montréal Number 1 Homestay
1242 Mackay Street
Suite
200
Montréal,
Québec
Canada
H3G 2H4
Tel: 514-932-9027 Fax: 514-932-9060
Email: info@montrealnumber1homestay.com
www.montrealnumber1homestay.com
[1] 2 ½ can consist of 1 bedroom/living room, 1 kitchenette, and 1 bathroom.
[2] 3 ½ can consist of 1 bedroom, 1 small living room, 1 kitchenette, and 1 bathroom.
[3] 4 ½ can consist of 1 or 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1kitchenette, and 1 bathroom.
[4] 5 ½ can consist of 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 extra room, 1kitchenette, and 1 bathroom.
[5] 6 ½ can consist of 3 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 extra room, 1kitchenette, and 1 bathroom.
[6] Internet may be available in Homestay.
[7] Washing of clothing is available in most Homestays.
[8] Food varies, but students usually spend more than $200/week; restaurants, school lunches, dinners, etc.