Cost of Living in Quebec City
Summary of cost of living in Quebec City, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,423.9$ (4,800.3C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 918.7$ (1,288.0C$), excluding rent.
- Quebec City is 18.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Quebec City is, on average, 45.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.50 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.50 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.35 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.61 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.10 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.01 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.88 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.22 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.30 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.62 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.20 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.02 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.63 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.57 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.17 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.54 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.68 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.11 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.39 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.33 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 16.30 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 94.50 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.32 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 42.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.63 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-size Car) | 27,459.76 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 119.77 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 52.31 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 61.25 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 57.26 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.00 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,137.50 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,500.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 78.36 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 80.00 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 143.00 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 173.00 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,252.93 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,105.50 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,043.75 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,600.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,252.24 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 454.59 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,942.89 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.76 |
Prices in Quebec City
This city had 698 entries in the past 12 months by 75 different contributors.
Last update: 19 October 2025
Last update: 19 October 2025
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