{"id":29857,"date":"2021-05-17T15:22:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T22:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=29857"},"modified":"2024-01-24T13:04:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T21:04:27","slug":"toronto-vs-montreal-cost-of-living-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/landlords\/toronto-vs-montreal-cost-of-living-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto vs. Montreal: Cost Of Living Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Canada&#8217;s two largest cities are diverse and exciting cultural epicentres that many people from across the country and across the world would love to call home. The cost of living in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toronto (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto<\/a> with rent can be high though, so how does the cost of living in Toronto stack up vs. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Montreal (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings?cities=Montreal&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Montreal  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/montreal\" target=\"_blank\">Montreal<\/a>? We&#8217;ll start by taking a brief look at the major Toronto vs. Montreal differences. Then, we&#8217;ll explore the biggest cost of all\u2014rent\u2014and see how far your dollar can go in each city by looking at some of the latest <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"liv.rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\">liv.rent<\/a> rental market data.  Next, we&#8217;ll do a complete financial breakdown of how much you can spend or save depending on which city you call home, plus additional info you need to know about everyday life in each city. Let&#8217;s jump into this Toronto vs. Montreal living comparison now, or you can use the table of contents below to navigate to the section you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"toc\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#differences\">Toronto vs. Montreal: Major differences<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#average\">Average rent in Toronto vs. Montreal\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#cost\">Cost of living comparison: Toronto vs. Montreal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#population\">Population of Toronto vs. Montreal\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#traffic\">Traffic in Toronto vs. Montreal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#weather\">Weather in Toronto vs. Montreal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#education\">Cost of living for students in Toronto vs. Montreal\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br> \n\n<style> \n.background-renter-cta-perfect-home { \n  text-align: center; \n  color: #303030; \n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; \n  font-size: 24px; \n} \n\n.cta-block-renter-cta-perfect-home p{ \n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; \n  color: #303030;  \n  font-weight: 400; \n  text-align: center;  \n  font-size: 16px; \n} \n\n.cta-block-renter-cta-perfect-home { \n  background-color: #F5F5F5; \n  border-radius: 16px; \n  padding: 30px; \n  text-align: center; \n  margin: 20px 0px; \n} \n\n.button-renter-cta-perfect-home { \n  margin-top: 20px; \n  padding: 12px 16px; \n  background: #1D415E; \n  border: 0px solid white; \n  box-shadow: 0px 6px 8px -2px rgba(29, 66, 94, 0.4), 0px 12px 16px rgba(32, 121, 193, 0.15); \n  border-radius: 6px; \n  cursor: pointer; \n  font-family: 'Inter'; \n  font-style: normal; \n  font-weight: 600; \n  font-size: 14px; \n  line-height: 16px; \n  text-align: center; \n  color: #FFFFFF; \n} \n<\/style> \n<div class=\"background-renter-cta-perfect-home cta-block-renter-cta-perfect-home\"> \n<h3><strong>Rent your perfect home with liv.rent<\/strong><\/h3> \n\n<p>Search houses, rooms, condos and apartments for rent. Chat instantly with verified landlords. Apply to multiple listings. Save your chat history &#038; signed documents all on one platform.<\/p> \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/renters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-renter-cta-perfect-home\" class=\"button-renter-cta-perfect-home\">Sign Up For Free<\/button><\/a> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"differences\">Toronto vs. Montreal: Major differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick overview of the cost of living in Toronto vs. Montreal shows that it&#8217;s more affordable to call Montreal home than Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, according to Numbeo, you&#8217;d need to earn around&nbsp;$7,033 per month in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toronto (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto<\/a> to afford the same standard of living that would cost you just $5,800  in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Montreal (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/montreal\" target=\"_blank\">Montreal<\/a> \u2014 that&#8217;s a difference of $1,233 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if money is the #1 concern for you, Montreal is a better choice. However, for most of us, it&#8217;s more than just money that factors in when you&#8217;re deciding where to call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b>&gt;&gt; Read More:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/04\/how-to-negotiate-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Negotiate Rent: 6 Steps That Save Tenants Money\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some fast facts about Toronto vs. Montreal that are important to know if you&#8217;re deciding where to call home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Toronto has a larger metropolitan area than Montreal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montreal is in Quebec, a primarily French-speaking province<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toronto is in Ontario, a primarily English-speaking province<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look now at rent in each city and see what kind of place you can get and for how much:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"average\">Average rent in Toronto vs. Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Rent-1-1024x644.png\" alt=\"Toronto vs Montreal average rent comparison.\" class=\"wp-image-36454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Rent-1-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Rent-1-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Rent-1-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Rent-1-396x248.png 396w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Rent-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In July 2022, the average rent for an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"unfurnished one-bedroom apartment (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto?bedroom_count=1&amp;page=1&amp;furnished=false\" target=\"_blank\">unfurnished one-bedroom apartment<\/a> in Toronto was $1,959. In comparison, in Montreal, it was $1,539. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you compare Toronto&#8217;s most affordable neighbourhood, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings?cities=Brampton\" target=\"_blank\">Brampton<\/a>, to Montreal&#8217;s most affordable neighbourhood, C\u00f4te-des-Neiges, the price difference is significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li> Scarborough: $1,600<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> C\u00f4te-des-Neiges: $1,369<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding rental types, both cities have furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent, apartments for rent, and houses for rent available depending on your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b>&gt;&gt; Keep Reading:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/04\/2021-where-can-you-find-the-cheapest-toronto-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Where Can You Find The Cheapest Toronto Rentals?\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"cost\">Cost of living comparison: Toronto vs. Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Cost-of-Living-845x1024.png\" alt=\"Cost of living comparison Toronto vs Montreal.\" class=\"wp-image-36455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Cost-of-Living-845x1024.png 845w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Cost-of-Living-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Cost-of-Living-768x931.png 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20220726_TorontoVsMontreal_Cost-of-Living.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"population\">Population of Toronto vs. Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"City of Toronto (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/data-research-maps\/toronto-at-a-glance\/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Toronto<\/a> has a population of almost three million, while the entire Greater Toronto Area&#8217;s population is just over seven million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Montreal (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/ville.montreal.qc.ca\/portal\/page?_pageid=6897,67887840&amp;_dad=portal&amp;_schema=PORTAL\" target=\"_blank\">Montreal<\/a>, the city has a population of almost two million while the entire Montreal Metropolitan Area has just over four million people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does Toronto have a much larger population than Montreal, but it&#8217;s also much more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"densely populated (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www12.statcan.gc.ca\/census-recensement\/2016\/as-sa\/fogs-spg\/Facts-cma-eng.cfm?LANG=eng&amp;GK=CMA&amp;GC=462&amp;TOPIC=1\" target=\"_blank\">densely populated<\/a>. Toronto has 4,334.4 people per square kilometre while in Montreal it&#8217;s 890.2, meaning that it might feel less crowded than in T.O.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more people can come more competition for rental units. Historically, Toronto has been an extremely <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"competitive rental market (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narcity.com\/toronto\/torontos-rental-market-is-now-seeing-bidding-wars-due-to-new-competition\" target=\"_blank\">competitive rental market<\/a>. Meanwhile, Montreal has a slightly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winnipegfreepress.com\/special\/coronavirus\/the-perks-of-renting-574276962.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"higher vacancy rate (opens in a new tab)\">higher vacancy rate<\/a> and generally, it&#8217;s less competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"traffic\">Traffic in Toronto vs. Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who rely on their car to get around in the city, traffic is a huge concern. According to TomTom&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomtom.com\/en_gb\/traffic-index\/ranking\/?country=CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Global Traffic Index (opens in a new tab)\">Global Traffic Index<\/a>, neither Toronto nor Montreal rank well for ease of traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, just behind <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vancouver (opens in a new tab)\">Vancouver<\/a>, Toronto and Montreal are the #2 and #3 worst cities in Canada for traffic congestion. In Toronto, 82&nbsp;hours per year can get eaten up by being stuck in rush hour traffic and in Montreal, it&#8217;s 80 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, both cities have excellent public transportation options. In Montreal, Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de transport de Montr\u00e9al (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"STM (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stm.info\/en\" target=\"_blank\">STM<\/a>) \u2014 a network of buses and metro lines that connect the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in Toronto, there are plentiful transit options and many networks depending on which neighbourhood you live in. In the city centre, the Toronto Transit Commission (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ttc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">TTC<\/a>) runs extensive bus and subway lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"health\">Weather in Toronto vs. Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at Montreal vs Toronto: weather! Both cities are located in Eastern Canada, where you can expect warm summers cold and snowy winters. Overall, the climates are fairly similar, although Montreal can have colder winters with more snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to precipitation, Montreal gets around 1,000 millimetres per year and Toronto gets 831 \u2014 so it might be a bit drier. However, the weather in Toronto tends to feel pretty muggy and humid in the summer, perhaps more so than the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"weather in Montreal (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/weatherspark.com\/y\/25077\/Average-Weather-in-Montr%C3%A9al-Canada-Year-Round\" target=\"_blank\">weather in Montreal<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><h2 id=\"education\">Cost of living for students in Toronto vs. Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/10\/which-city-is-best-for-study-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"study in Canada (opens in a new tab)\">study in Canada<\/a>, then both Montreal and Toronto are excellent places to live. They are home to some of the country&#8217;s most highly-ranked and desirable schools like the University of Toronto and McGill University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, student life can often mean watching your living expenses closely. As we saw earlier, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rent in Montreal (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\">rent in Montreal<\/a> is significantly cheaper than <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/category\/rent-reports\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rent in Toronto (opens in a new tab)\">rent in Toronto<\/a>. So, something students should note is that they might be able to afford to live on their own or with fewer roommates compared to living in Toronto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s some more data relevant to students about the cost of living in each city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td> Montreal<\/td><td> Toronto <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cappucino<\/td><td>$3.97<\/td><td>$4.52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Litre of regular milk<\/td><td>$2.53 <\/td><td>$3.10 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A fresh loaf of white bread<\/td><td>$3.48 <\/td><td>$2.82&nbsp; <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student Monthly Transit Pass<\/td><td>$53 <\/td><td>$128.15 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Numbeo (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Canada&amp;city1=Montreal&amp;country2=Canada&amp;city2=Toronto#:~:text=You%20would%20need%20around%206%2C368.00,you%20rent%20in%20both%20cities).\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Numbeo<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b>&gt;&gt; Read More:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/02\/best-housing-off-campus-for-university-of-toronto-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Housing Off-Campus For University Of Toronto Students\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br><h3 style=\"color: #fe5f55\">Which is better, Toronto vs. Montreal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After comparing what it&#8217;s like in both cities, we can say that it&#8217;s significantly less expensive to call Montreal home. That said, it&#8217;s more than just the cost of living or the cost of rent that goes into the decision-making. As Canada&#8217;s de facto business capital, Toronto offers a variety of job opportunities, in addition to some of the country&#8217;s best post-secondary schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about Toronto&#8217;s different neighbourhoods? We&#8217;ve created guides to help you understand the city and see what it&#8217;s like to call each corner home: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Neighbourhood Guide: Where To Live In Toronto (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/where-to-live-in-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Neighbourhood Guide: Where To Live In Toronto<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/03\/neighbourhood-guide-downtown-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Neighbourhood Guide: Downtown Toronto (opens in a new tab)\">Neighbourhood Guide: Downtown Toronto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us at liv.rent and start your search today for listings in <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/toronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Toronto<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Montreal (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/montreal\" target=\"_blank\">Montreal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<br> \n\n<style> \n\n.button-rethink-way-you-rent { \n  background-color: #3E5B77; \n  border: 5px #26425C; \n  color: white; \n  padding: 10px 30px; \n  text-align: center; \n  text-decoration: none; \n  display: inline-block; \n  font-size: 15px; \n  margin: 5px 0px 20px 0px; \n  cursor: pointer; \n} \n<\/style> \n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23097\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Digital-Contracts-Cropped-2.gif\" alt=\"Find apartments &amp; houses for rent with the liv.rent app\" width=\"196\" height=\"370\" style=\"float:left;\"> \n\n<h3 style=\"color: #3E5B77;\">Rethink The Way You Rent<\/h3> \n\n<p>Not on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liv.rent<\/a><\/strong> yet? Experience the ease of digital applications &#038; contracts, verified tenants &#038; landlords, virtual tours and more \u2013 all on one platform. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up for free<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> download the app<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p> \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-rethink-way-you-rent\" class=\"button-rethink-way-you-rent\">Learn More<\/button><\/a> \n\n<p style=\"color: #3E5B77\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/315027fd.sibforms.com\/serve\/MUIEALxBmw-zX8J7nIDbE8Y0GsbO2XD2wyS5o8IJ7wVaedytZTfE-Ysnf2unVSDuBMQ_DiIreTYMftk3u84zjN-NZ459-r4fafSVJmvHqufcCZsHOdl9YPdQlyNO_8e-aEyO3JswcwrjPcNt9Ll22P85SQ6zAIiqlLhL9S2Es9edJgfjg0307yN6DptRbjGnHobRqNlUNRLczWrl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe<\/a><\/strong> to receive the latest tenant &#038; landlord tips and get notified about changes in the Canadian rental market.\n<\/p> \n\n<p style=\"color: #3E5B77\"><strong>>> Stay up-to-date on the average rent in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/rent-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rent Reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada&#8217;s two largest cities are diverse and exciting cultural epicentres that many people from across the country and across the world would love to call home. 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