Cost of living in Montreal
The cost of living is lower in Montreal than in any other north-american cities, lower than in Paris and of course lower than in London! Let's not even mention Tokyo...
Generally speaking, consumer goods such as softdrinks, food, etc... are 30% cheaper than in Paris except for alcohol (beer, wine) and cheese which are more expensive in Montreal (around 20 to 30% more than in France).
On January 25th, 2007, 1 euro = 1,53 $CAN
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Accomodation
SUPINFO has a few appartments located
close to the school. Living in the town-center, not to far from the
school, will cost you 850 $CAN per month for a fully furnished one
bedroom flat including heating, water, internet, cable and a double bed
(around 600 $CAN). These flats are around 30 to 40 m2.
It is possible to find a flat in the newspaper classifieds or on internet: http://www.toutmontreal.com/logements/ ou http://www.logementdirect.com/
You can also find a flatmate and share the cost of a bigger flat: http://www.apartager.com/ It will cost you 10 $CAN to gain access to their offers for 10 days. Many SUPINFO students have used this service.
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Transports
The Transport company of Montreal (STM) has granted SUPINFO students a 50% discount on their monthly travel card (CAM). It's the Montreal equivalent to the French Carte Orange. The normal price of the card is 65 $CAN but you can get it at half price after buying a "Student Priviledge Card" from the Berri-UQAM metro station for $CAN 10. SUPINFO being located in the center of Montreal, it is best reached by tube. The MdGill station is only around the corner from the school. Of course, you can choose to use the bus or drive. Plus d’infos à l’adresse : http://www.stm.info/info/privilege.htm
Administrative Procedures
If you would like to study in Montreal, here are some of the administrative procedures you'll have to go through:
1- you will need a passport
2- you will then have to apply for the CAQ (Certificat d’Acceptation du Québec), which you will need to then ask for a study visa (http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/);
3- obtain your study visa from the Canadian Embassy of your place of residence
4- You will need to take a complementary health insurance to cover your medical costs during your stay in Canada (SMEREP, etc.).
Check-out SUPINFO's guide "A GUIDE FOR SUPINFO STUDENTS IN MONTREAL" http://www.campus-booster.net/Booster/Accueil.aspx?cascx=s_space_container.ascx&s_id=593&i=1.5.0