Cost of living
What it costs to live in Montreal
| Food | $550 |
|---|---|
| Housing | $1,400 |
| Utilities | $220 |
| Transportation | $180 |
| Monthly expenses | $2,800 |
Labour market
Job market in Montreal
| Average salary | $58,000 |
|---|---|
| Top industries | Aerospace, Gaming, AI & Technology, Finance, Film Production |
Provincial nomination
Quebec nominee streams
A provincial nomination is the main thing that changes with where you settle. See every Quebec stream, latest draw and eligibility on the Quebec Provincial Nominee Program guide.
In person
Nearest IRCC office
1010 De La Gauchetière Street West, Montreal, QC H3B 2N2
Occupations
Occupations in demand in Quebec
- Financial ManagersNOC 0111 · median $105,000
- Financial Auditors and AccountantsNOC 1111 · median $75,000
- Professional Occupations in Business Management ConsultingNOC 1122 · median $85,000
- Administrative AssistantsNOC 1241 · median $48,000
- Civil EngineersNOC 2131 · median $88,000
- Computer EngineersNOC 2147 · median $92,000
- Information Systems Analysts and ConsultantsNOC 2171 · median $85,000
- Software Engineers and DesignersNOC 2173 · median $95,000
- Computer Programmers and Interactive Media DevelopersNOC 2174 · median $78,000
- Web Designers and DevelopersNOC 2175 · median $72,000
- Computer Network TechniciansNOC 2281 · median $65,000
- University Professors and LecturersNOC 4011 · median $98,000
- Retail Sales SupervisorsNOC 6211 · median $45,000
- ChefsNOC 6321 · median $48,000
- Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft InspectorsNOC 7315 · median $72,000
- Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal ProcessingNOC 9231 · median $75,000
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