GUIDE · MONTREAL PRICES 2026
How much does a men’s haircut cost at a Montreal barber in 2026?
A dated, sourced survey of public prices so you can tell whether a price is normal, cheap or premium before you book. Surveyed on 2026-09-12; other shops’ prices can change without notice.
SHORT ANSWER
In Montreal in September 2026, a men’s haircut or fade at a barbershop most often costs $30 to $40 CAD, with a median of about $37.50 across 16 posted prices. Budget options start around $22 to $25; premium downtown shops charge $45 to $60. Beard work usually adds $5 to $15, and a kids haircut runs $25 to $40. Youssef Ouda in NDG posts $30 CAD for a standard haircut and $35 CAD for a skin fade.
CHOOSE
Observed price bands (CAD, before tip)
Haircut or fade, budget
$22–$25 — junior barbers, high-volume neighbourhood shops.
Haircut or fade, typical
$30–$40 — most shops surveyed; median $37.50.
Haircut or fade, premium
$44–$60 — downtown, senior stylists, hot-towel packages.
Beard add-on
+$5 to +$15 depending on the shop; cut + beard packages $35–$60.
Kids haircut
$25–$40.
With Youssef (NDG)
$30 CAD standard · $35 CAD with beard · $35 CAD skin fade · $40 CAD skin fade & beard · $25 CAD kids.
The survey: 16 posted prices from 15 Montreal shops
The prices below were read on 2026-09-12 from the shops’ own websites or their public booking pages (Booksy). They cover an adult men’s haircut or fade without beard work. Minimum $22.50, maximum $50, median $37.50, mean $35.43.
- Queen Mary Barbershop — Snowdon / Décarie
- Men's haircut: $22.50 (Booksy)
- Salon de barbier Le 216 — Côte-des-Neiges
- Skin fade: $25 (Booksy)
- CRISP Barbershop (junior barber) — Pointe-Saint-Charles / Village
- Haircut: $25 (crispmtl.com)
- KLUTCH Barbershop — NDG
- Taper fade & line-up: $30 (klutchmtl.com)
- La Chapelle Barbiers — Plateau
- Haircut (tax included): $30 (shop listing)
- Belgard Barbershop — Old Montreal
- Haircut (from): $30 (shop listing)
- Origin Salon de Barbier — Rosemont
- Regular cut (fade): $35 (Booksy)
- KRWN Barbershop — Plateau
- Haircut (from): $35 (shop listing)
- Primo Barbershop — Rosemont / Bélanger
- Fade / taper: $40 (Booksy)
- O C'EST BEAU — Saint-Hubert
- Modern cut (fade or classic): $40 (Booksy)
- PREMIUM Barbershop — Sherbrooke Est
- Skin fade: $40 (Booksy)
- Maharlika Barbershop — Van Horne
- Skin fade: $40 (Booksy)
- La exótica barber shop — Ville-Émard / Monk
- Fade: $40 (Booksy)
- KLUTCH Barbershop — NDG
- Standard haircut: $40 (klutchmtl.com)
- The Common Room — Downtown
- Haircut: $44.36 (shop listing)
- CRISP Barbershop (stylist) — Pointe-Saint-Charles / Village
- Haircut: $50 (crispmtl.com)
Why prices range from single to double
Rent explains part of the gap: a downtown or Old Montreal shop pays more than a neighbourhood shop in NDG or Rosemont. Experience too: several shops post two or three price tiers (junior, barber, senior stylist) for the same cut. And appointment length: a 45-minute slot with a hot towel logically costs more than a 25-to-30-minute cut.
What should not change the price: your hair texture. An “Afro hair” or “thick hair” surcharge on a standard cut is a red flag, not a norm.
Taxes, tipping and payment: the real cost
In Quebec, GST (5%) and QST (9.975%) are added to most posted prices unless marked “taxes included”. A cut posted at $35 therefore comes to about $40.25 before tip. The usual tip in Montreal is 15% to 20%, often $5 to $10 on a haircut.
Some shops are cash only or add card fees. Check before the appointment. With Youssef, Setmore shows the service price before you confirm; call with any payment question.
Is a cheap price a bad deal?
Not necessarily. A $22 to $25 price often means a supervised junior barber, which can be fine for a simple cut. The risk is elsewhere: a shop that turns clients over every 15 minutes has no time for a consultation or to check the cut from several angles. Look at the portfolio, not only the price.
Conversely, a premium price does not automatically buy a better haircut; it often buys time, a setting and extra services. Decide what you are paying for: the cut, the experience, or both.
Where Youssef’s prices sit
$30 CAD for a 25-minute standard haircut and $35 CAD for a 30-minute skin fade put Youssef in Montreal’s typical band, below the surveyed median, with the consultation included, no texture surcharge and the same price for every hair type. Prices are verified in Setmore and posted on the services page.
YOUSSEF’S METHOD
How this survey was done
- 01
Public sources
Shops’ official websites and Booksy booking pages visible without an account.
- 02
Same service
Adult men’s haircut or fade, no beard, base posted price.
- 03
Fixed date
Surveyed on 2026-09-12; no price is guaranteed beyond that date.
- 04
Transparency
Only Youssef’s prices are verified in his booking system.
FAQ
The questions left.
How much is a men’s haircut in Montreal?
Most often $30 to $40 before tax and tip, with a median of $37.50 across 16 prices surveyed in September 2026.
How much is a skin fade in Montreal?
Surveyed skin fades run $25 to $40. With Youssef, the skin fade is $35 CAD.
How much is a haircut and beard?
Surveyed packages run $35 to $60. With Youssef, Standard Haircut & Beard is $35 CAD; Skin Fade & Beard is $40 CAD.
Do prices include tax?
Rarely, unless stated. Add about 15% (GST + QST) to the posted price.
How much should I tip a barber in Montreal?
15% to 20% is standard, so $5 to $10 on a $30 to $40 cut.
How much is a kids haircut?
$25 to $40 at the shops surveyed. With Youssef: $25 CAD.
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