Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada

Summary of cost of living in Quebec City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: C$4,399
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: C$1,975
  • Quebec City is the 2nd cheapest city in Canada (9 out of 10)
  • Cost of living in Quebec City is cheaper than in 92% of cities in N. America (48 out of 52)
  • Cost of living in Quebec City is cheaper than in 59% of cities in the World (134 out of 227)
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List of prices in Quebec City
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district C$19
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) C$11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast C$7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk C$2.79
12 eggs, large C$3.90
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes C$4.56
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese C$11
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples C$4.22
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes C$2.04
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket C$3.01
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality C$16
2 liters of coca-cola C$2.59
Bread for 2 people for 1 day C$1.97
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area C$1,400
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area C$968
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat C$132
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area C$829
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area C$574
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio C$81
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) C$49
40” flat screen tv C$463
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) C$124
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) C$10
Hourly rate for cleaning help C$19
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) C$98
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) C$45
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) C$118
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes C$147
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new C$22,670
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas C$1.87
Monthly ticket public transport C$86
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) C$18
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) C$7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) C$30
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) C$114
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) C$6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) C$4.12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) C$5.61
4 rolls of toilet paper C$2.42
Tube of toothpaste C$2.49
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city C$22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub C$56
2 tickets to the movies C$26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) C$123
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert C$95
1 cocktail drink in downtown club C$13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city C$5.06
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) C$8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb C$580
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) C$0.28
1 month of gym membership in business district C$79
1 package of marlboro cigarettes C$11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 54 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

Quebec City position in our World Ranking

the world
134th
out of 227
n. america
48th
out of 52
canada
9th
out of 10

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