Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Quebec City 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Quebec City are 6.5% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Quebec City are 26.1% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Quebec City are 56.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Quebec City are 6.9% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Quebec City are 10.4% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Quebec City is 6.4% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 95.00 C$ | -20.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.39 C$ | 5.73 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.91 C$ | 3.27 C$ | +12.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -7.5 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.46 C$ | 9.44 C$ | -17.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | 3.53 C$ | -7.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 3.30 C$ | +18.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.68 C$ | 3.92 C$ | -31.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.40 C$ | 9.56 C$ | +13.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.74 C$ | 6.34 C$ | -34.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.16 C$ | 10.58 C$ | -5.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.57 C$ | -8.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.84 C$ | 1.00 C$ | +19.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 2.90 C$ | +21.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 3.26 C$ | +8.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.03 C$ | 1.43 C$ | -29.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.72 C$ | 1.42 C$ | -17.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.57 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -9.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.70 C$ | 2.46 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.63 C$ | 3.83 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.65 C$ | 4.95 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.07 C$ | 14.00 C$ | -30.3 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +19.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 94.50 C$ | -32.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.83 C$ | 5.23 C$ | +36.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.59 C$ | 42.00 C$ | +14.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.45 C$ | 6.40 C$ | -14.1 % |
| 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) | 28,345.04 C$ | 27,661.94 C$ | -2.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 153.12 C$ | 186.93 C$ | +22.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.16 C$ | 51.50 C$ | -22.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.69 C$ | 76.32 C$ | -4.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.42 C$ | 51.33 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.08 C$ | 49.67 C$ | +174.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,550.00 C$ | 1,541.67 C$ | -0.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,100.00 C$ | 8,500.00 C$ | -57.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.32 C$ | 112.75 C$ | +29.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 62.41 C$ | 64.11 C$ | +2.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 137.77 C$ | 137.50 C$ | -0.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 174.85 C$ | 179.50 C$ | +2.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,801.82 C$ | 1,324.69 C$ | -52.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,312.28 C$ | 1,272.50 C$ | -45.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,078.81 C$ | 1,968.08 C$ | -61.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,880.38 C$ | 1,632.50 C$ | -57.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,455.23 C$ | 1,161.28 C$ | -20.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 961.76 C$ | 426.32 C$ | -55.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Quebec City Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,378.42 C$ | 3,441.75 C$ | -21.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.57 | 7.35 | +11.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 528 | 94 |
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