How expensive is it to live in Montreal?

Question

I'm looking at McGill University and I was wondering how expensive actually living there would be. Also, how welcoming to foreigners is it?

Answer 1

I graduated from McGill this summer and I'm a local.

If you're at McGill, you won't feel as a foreighner since most of the student population is either from other parts of Canada, esp. Vancouver and Toronto, or American. Actually, I met more foreigners then locals. It's us locals that felt a little out of place sometimes, since all the "foreign" students are super involved in eth McGill and they all live around there, hang out around there, so it's VERY VERY WELCOMING!

As for expensive, it's actually the cheapest place to go to school in english in North America (with quality education). Housing is cheapest here than anywhere else in Canada!!!!

Someone said that the further you go from ca,pus, the cheaper it becomes and this is very true! Most out of town students stick to what is known as the McGill Ghetto, and throughout their stay there, they never leave that little bubble. A piece of advice, take the extra trip, it's worth knowing how to use the subway system, since you'll get to know alot more about the city and also more people.

If you live alone, it will be more expensive for you, so why not get a roomate. Why not apply for residence first, that way you get an entire yar to look for an apartment, and even make friends which then can become room mates. Most of the people I knew lived in the ghetto, on Stanley and Peel. You can get something decent or 600-800/month (CDN $$$) but it can be alot cheaper if it's not in the centre of downtown, and do make sure heating is included.

GOOD LUCK!
and
HAVE FUN!

McGill ROCKS! ;)

Answer 2

You can rent a one-person place for around 600 a month. Get somewhere where heat is included! It's somewhat cheaper further away from McGill, but not as fun and might not be worth it at all once you factor in a buspass.
You can spend anywhere from 100/month to 100/day on food and drink. 100/month you're looking at bagels and just-add-water-to-noodles, 100/day gets you three restaurant meals and a bottle of wine. In my experience, students spend whatever money they have, so saying how expensive it is is pretty meaningless. But the bagels are great!
Sure, foreigners are welcome too!

Answer 3

L_M pretty well covered it, and ignore pianist, clearly an idiot.

I was born and bred in this city and I love my hometown. We love everyone, come and enjoy what we have to offer, and who knows you may want to stay after your done at McGill. Montreal grows on people, you will have a blast.

Answer 4

very expensive. they hate foreigners

Answer 5

maybe...Well...I have no clue>