The 'Montreal Premium': Same GPUs Cost 20%+ More Per Hour in Canada Than the US
RichardsonDx · x · 2026-10-09
Comparing October 2026 hourly rates across 18 identical GPU SKUs, the author finds Canada consistently pricier than the US: H100 at $8.59/hr vs $6.98 (+23.1%), A100 80GB at $4.41 vs $3.67 (+20%). He dubs the systematic gap the 'Montreal Premium.'
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