What is the cost of living in Montreal for Indian students?

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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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