Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Milan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Milan 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 Milan 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: Milan or Montreal?
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMilan €166Montreal €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €166, while the average daily cost in Montreal is €195. 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 Milan and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilan €96Montreal €123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilan €192Montreal €246
Compare Hotels in Milan and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Milan 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: Milan Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milan €35Montreal €19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport€7.00
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
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Taxi From Airport€90
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Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
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Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malpensa Airport (MXP):1-Way Transfer to Trieste Cruise Port: $2,125
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Venice: $1,539
- Private Transfer to/from Siena and Center of Milan: $1,318
- Nyon: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $1,022
- Basel : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $1,022
- Interlaken : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $969
- SUV LUXURY TRANSFER FROM TÄSCH/ZERMATT TO AIRPORT MALPENSA: $875
- Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $861
- Montreux : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $807
- Grindelwald: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $807
- Lousanne : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $786
- Bern : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $743
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 Milan or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Milan 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 dayMilan €39Montreal €34
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station€8.60
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Restaurant Pizza€6.60
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
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Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Milan Gourmet Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $38
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
- Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
- 2-Hour Cooking Course of Delicious Desserts for Families in Milan: $65
- Mamma Mia - Make Your own Italian Pizza: $69
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70
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€8.39
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.Milan €31Montreal €20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Lake Como trekking private guided tour, from Milan or Como: $176
- Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $43
- Gallery Tour, Terraces of the Duomo & Cathedral: $36
- Skip-the-Line Duomo Cathedral Tour : $54
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $6.57
- 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $39
- 2 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $126
- 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $157
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $133
- 2-hours Duomo of Milan guided experience with entrance tickets: $71
- 24 h in Personalized Highlights Tour: $183
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Milan: $5.48
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)€50
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 dayMilan €24Montreal €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
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Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $53
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $54
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
- Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $86
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $87
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $94
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $160
- Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $165
- Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $182
- Brescia and Franciacorta winery area. Cultural and wine tasting small group tour: $185
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€17
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 Milan and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Milan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Milan is in Europe 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 Milan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Milan 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 Milan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Milan Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Milan or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Milan. When comparing the sizes of Milan 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 Milan 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 Milan or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Milan are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Milan in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Milan is a little warmer than Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Milan averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, 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 Milan. Milan usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during summer. Milan gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Milan usually receives less rain than Montreal. Milan gets 60 mm (2.4 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 JulyMilan 23°C (73°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Milan or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Milan during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Milan for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Milan is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Milan in October average around 15°C (58°F), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Milan often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Milan gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Milan. Milan usually gets more rain in October than Montreal. Milan gets 103 mm (4 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 OctoberMilan 15°C (58°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Milan or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Milan and Montreal. The winter months attract visitors to Milan because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Montreal in the winter. The weather in Milan can be very cold. In January, Milan is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Milan average around 5°C (41°F), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Milan usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Milan gets 119 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Milan usually receives less rain than Montreal. Milan gets 68 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryMilan 5°C (41°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Milan or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Milan as well as Montreal. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Milan this time of year.
Milan is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Milan averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Milan often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Milan gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Milan usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Montreal. Milan gets 76 mm (3 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 AprilMilan 13°C (55°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Milan
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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