🇨🇦 Montreal vs 🇲🇽 Mexico City

Mexico City is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $1156/month in Mexico City vs $1230/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Montreal is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Montreal has a rate of 2.27 per 100,000 and Mexico City has 9.10 per 100,000.

Montreal wins this one convincingly — the data doesn't lie. Mexico City has its charms, but the numbers favor Montreal. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Montreal: Canada Express Entry (complex process, Permanent residence). Mexico City: Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (moderate requirements, 1–4 years). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Montreal is warmer in summer (26°C vs 23°C). Mexico City has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

English is easier to get by in Montreal (EF EPI score: 91/100) than in Mexico City (37/100). In Montreal, daily life and professional settings often work in English. In Mexico City, learning some of the local language will make long-term settlement significantly smoother.