Cost of Living Comparison Between Ottawa and Quebec City 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Quebec City are 3.5% lower than in Ottawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Quebec City are 13.4% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Rent Prices in Quebec City are 34.9% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Quebec City are 12.4% lower than in Ottawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Quebec City are 3.8% higher than in Ottawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Quebec City is 0.7% lower than in Ottawa | |
Restaurants | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 29.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 95.00 C$ | -20.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.75 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +1.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.50 C$ | 8.88 C$ | -6.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.40 C$ | 5.52 C$ | +2.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.32 C$ | 3.27 C$ | -1.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 C$ | 2.42 C$ | +7.7 % |
Markets | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.55 C$ | 9.36 C$ | -18.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.54 C$ | 3.53 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | 3.30 C$ | +33.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 C$ | 3.92 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.88 C$ | 9.56 C$ | +7.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.68 C$ | 6.34 C$ | -17.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.59 C$ | 10.58 C$ | +23.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.57 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | 1.00 C$ | +26.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.88 C$ | 2.90 C$ | +53.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 3.26 C$ | +29.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.70 C$ | 1.43 C$ | -16.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.65 C$ | 1.42 C$ | -14.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.19 C$ | 3.25 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 C$ | 2.46 C$ | +10.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.51 C$ | 3.83 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.48 C$ | 4.95 C$ | +42.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.25 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -18.8 % |
Transportation | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.77 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.75 C$ | 94.50 C$ | -26.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.12 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +21.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.46 C$ | 5.23 C$ | +17.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | 42.00 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.76 C$ | 6.40 C$ | +11.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,613.70 C$ | 27,661.94 C$ | +3.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 258.16 C$ | 186.93 C$ | -27.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 57.47 C$ | 51.50 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 77.26 C$ | 76.32 C$ | -1.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.73 C$ | 51.33 C$ | -27.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 34.00 C$ | 49.67 C$ | +46.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -3.2 % |
Childcare | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,469.48 C$ | 1,541.67 C$ | +4.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,926.36 C$ | 8,500.00 C$ | -70.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.22 C$ | 112.75 C$ | +30.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 70.35 C$ | 64.11 C$ | -8.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 151.28 C$ | 134.82 C$ | -10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172.71 C$ | 179.50 C$ | +3.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,973.17 C$ | 1,324.69 C$ | -32.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,800.44 C$ | 1,272.50 C$ | -29.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,194.09 C$ | 1,968.08 C$ | -38.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,550.26 C$ | 1,632.50 C$ | -36.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 828.93 C$ | 1,161.28 C$ | +40.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 687.64 C$ | 426.32 C$ | -38.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ottawa Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,990.51 C$ | 3,434.17 C$ | -13.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.72 | 7.27 | +8.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 209 | 97 |
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