Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Islamabad or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Montreal can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Islamabad or Montreal?
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIslamabad $42Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Islamabad and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIslamabad $20Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIslamabad $40Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Islamabad and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Islamabad or Montreal? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Islamabad Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Islamabad $7.67Montreal $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Islamabad
Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium Services: Islamabad Day Trip & Round Trip Airport Transfers.: $170
- Transit Trip: Islamabad City Exploration Day Tour & Round Trip Airport Transfer: $110
- Islamabad Round Trip Airport Transfer & Customizable Day Trip: $95
- Private Transfer from Islamabad Airport to Pakistan: $61
- Islamabad International Airport Arrival Pick up Transfer: $55
- Islamabad International Airport Departure Drop off Transfer : $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Departures: $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Arrival: $55
- Private Chauffeur: Arrival Transfer Airport Pick up (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore): $50
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer - ARRIVAL: $40
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $223
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private Transfer: Montreal to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): $87
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montreal CityCenter- to Montreal Airport (YUL): $67
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Islamabad or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Islamabad change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayIslamabad $15Montreal $36
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Islamabad $9.48Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Islamabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
- Best of Islamabad Half Day Tour With Meal At Monal Restaurant (Morn & Eve Slots): $100
- From 15 Day Trekking Tour of Thalay and Nangma: $3,070
- From 9-Day Colors of Hunza Valley Cultural Tour: $2,065
- From Full Day Guided Taxila Ruins Exploration Tour: $150
- From Full Day Historical Peshawar Guided City Tour: $160
- From Skardu and Baltistan Cultural Tour with Food: $2,339
- Full Day Private City Tour Of Islamabad: $99
- Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Islamabad: $80
- Full-day Essential Islamabad Tour: $150
- Islamabad In & Around Full Day Customized City Tour: $80
- Islamabad Instagram Tour: Most Famous Spots (Private & All-Inclusive): $95
- City Tour with Faisal Mosque and Lake View Park: $95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour: $29
- 2 hour Tour of The Montreal Bagel: $44
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $300
- 3-Hour Scooter Sightseeing in Montreal: $79
- 3Hr Montreal Architecture Bike Tour with regular or E-bikes Beer & wine included: $64
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- All about Montreal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour: $24
- Awesome Curling Experience : $82
- Best of Montreal Small Group Tour with River Cruise + Notre Dame: $211
- Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio: $54
- Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal: $24
- City tour; afternoon in Montreal: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIslamabad $2.88Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Islamabad is in Asia and Montreal is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Islamabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Islamabad and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal than you might in Islamabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Islamabad or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad and Montreal, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Islamabad or Montreal?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Islamabad or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Islamabad can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 32°C (90°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Montreal. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during summer. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Islamabad. In July, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Montreal. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIslamabad 32°C (90°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Islamabad during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Islamabad is much warmer than Montreal in the autumn. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 26°C (80°F) in October, and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the autumn, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in October than Montreal. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIslamabad 26°C (80°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Montreal.
It's quite cold in Montreal in the winter. In the winter, Islamabad is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the winter temperatures in Islamabad in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Montreal averages at about -10°C (14°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Montreal. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIslamabad 14°C (57°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Montreal.
In April, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 27°C (80°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the spring, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIslamabad 27°C (80°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Islamabad
| Islamabad | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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