Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Perth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Perth or Montreal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Perth and Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Perth or Montreal?
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
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 Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPerth $133Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $133, 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 Perth and Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPerth $76Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPerth $152Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Perth and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Perth 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: Perth Hotel Prices and Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Perth $25Montreal $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $258
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Business Car: $76
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
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 Perth or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal and Perth 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 dayPerth $36Montreal $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth: $79
- American BBQ Food Tour: $79
- Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $112
- Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
- Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $116
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
- Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $159
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.Perth $14Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Day Margaret River Sightseeing Tour from Perth: $131
- 2 Hours Whale Watching Tour in Fremantle: $50
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $102
- Best of Fremantle 2-Hour Walking Tour: $30
- Bickley Valley Wine & Cider Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $132
- Caversham Wildlife and Swan Valley Private Tour: $297
- City Tour Perth & Fremantle & Swan River: $126
- Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River: $59
- Coffee, Culture, and Art Tour of Perth: $33
- Design Your Own Tour Experience: $264
- Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour: $91
- Dolphin, Penguin and Sea Lion Cruise: $56
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 dayPerth $7.54Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $63
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $63
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $65
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $76
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $89
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery: $129
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 Perth and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Perth much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Perth is in Pacific 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 Perth would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Perth 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 Perth.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Perth Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Perth or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Perth 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 Perth or Montreal?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Perth is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Montreal has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Perth or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Perth because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In January, Perth is generally a little warmer than Montrealin July. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 25°C (76°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 Perth. Perth usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during summer. Perth gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Perth usually receives less rain than Montrealin July. Perth gets 7 mm (0.3 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 January and JulyPerth 25°C (76°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Perth or Montreal in the Autumn?
Both Montreal and Perth during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene are the main draw to Perth this time of year.
Perth is much warmer than Montreal in the autumn. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 19°C (67°F) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Perth. In the autumn, Perth often gets more sunshine than Montrealin October. Perth gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Perth usually gets less rain in April than Montrealin October. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 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 April and OctoberPerth 19°C (67°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Perth or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Montreal. Many travelers come to Perth for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Montreal can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Perth is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the winter temperatures in Perth in July average around 13°C (55°F), and Montreal averages at about -10°C (14°F)in January.
Perth usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Perth gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
Perth gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Perth usually receives more rain than Montrealin January. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 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 July and JanuaryPerth 13°C (55°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Perth or Montreal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Perth as well as Montreal. Many visitors come to Perth in the spring for the beaches.
In October, Perth is generally much warmer than Montrealin April. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 17°C (62°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Perth this time of the year. In the spring, Perth often gets more sunshine than Montrealin April. Perth gets 273 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Perth usually gets less rain in October than Montrealin April. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 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 October and AprilPerth 17°C (62°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Perth
| Perth | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.