What is the cost of living in Montreal for Indian students?
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1 Answer
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The cost of living in Montreal swings greatly based on the type of the accommodation & the standard of living a student decides to pursue:
Given below is a breakdown of estimated cost of living (per month):
Component
Cost (per month)
Books
CAD 1,000 (INR 62.6 K)
Rent
CAD 1,100-1,500 (INR 68.9 K-INR 93.9 K)
Home insurance
CAD 30-50 (INR 1.9 K-INR 3.1 K)
Heating & Electricity
CAD 100-150 (INR 6.2 K-INR 9.3 K)
Telephone, Cable & Internet
CAD 120-150 (INR 7.5 K-9.3 K)
Groceries
CAD 400-600 (INR 25 K-INR 37.5 K)
Restaurants & Cafes
CAD 150-200 (INR 9.3 K-INR 12.5 K)
Transportation (including Gas & Repairs)
CAD 460-CAD 900 (INR 28.8 K-INR 56.3 K)
Personal care & Medications
CAD 120-250 (INR 7.5 K-INR 15.6 K)
Sports & Entertainment
CAD 150-300 (INR 9.3 K-INR 18.7 K)
Clothing
CAD 50-250 (INR 3.1 K-INR 15.6 K)
Other Expenses
CAD 100 (INR 6.2 K)
1 CAD=INR 62.64
Source: HEC Montreal
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Location | 1118 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1H5, Canada | 345 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4V1, Canada |
Acceptance Rate | Unknown | 37% |
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