Cost of Living in Quebec City

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Summary of cost of living in Quebec City, Canada:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 C$ 15.00-50.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 92.50 C$ 50.00-200.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 15.00 C$ 14.00-18.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 9.00 C$ 4.00-12.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 9.00 C$ 7.00-10.00
Cappuccino (regular) 6.04 C$ 4.00-8.50
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 3.27 C$ 2.56-4.00
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.35 C$ 1.75-3.00
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 10.29 C$ 7.57-17.03
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 3.63 C$ 2.72-5.43
Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.83 C$ 1.36-3.67
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.16 C$ 3.00-5.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 9.09 C$ 5.67-22.68
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.89 C$ 3.63-8.94
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 10.33 C$ 4.99-13.61
Apples (1 lb) 2.40 C$ 0.91-3.02
Banana (1 lb) 1.10 C$ 0.69-1.66
Oranges (1 lb) 2.81 C$ 1.29-3.63
Tomato (1 lb) 2.88 C$ 0.91-3.99
Potato (1 lb) 1.43 C$ 0.45-2.61
Onion (1 lb) 1.71 C$ 0.68-2.68
Lettuce (1 head) 3.30 C$ 2.25-4.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.45 C$ 1.00-4.39
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 C$ 13.00-20.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 4.05 C$ 2.25-6.06
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 5.39 C$ 2.75-6.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 14.00 C$ 12.80-17.60
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.75 C$ 3.55-3.75
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 94.50 C$ 90.00-98.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 5.00 C$ 4.65-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 5.32 C$ 4.83-9.66
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 42.00 C$ 39.00-50.00
Gasoline (1 gallon) 6.49 C$ 5.86-7.15
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 33,978.00 C$ 33,978.00-33,978.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 27,459.76 C$ 27,382.58-27,382.58
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 156.91 C$ 100.00-247.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 52.44 C$ 40.00-70.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 70.26 C$ 50.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 47.44 C$ 30.00-69.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 32.75 C$ 10.00-49.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 15.00 C$ 13.00-20.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,137.50 C$ 630.00-1,725.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 8,500.00 C$ 6,000.00-12,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 96.75 C$ 60.00-140.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 61.20 C$ 30.00-90.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 139.88 C$ 80.00-180.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 162.78 C$ 125.00-190.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,270.29 C$ 815.00-1,800.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,186.67 C$ 950.00-1,695.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,966.67 C$ 1,600.00-2,300.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,589.29 C$ 1,200.00-2,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 996.76 C$ 464.51-1,393.53
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 368.89 C$ 278.71-650.32
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,497.35 C$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 7.06 5.90-8.89

Prices in Quebec City

This city had 695 entries in the past 12 months by 95 different contributors.
Last update: July 2024
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4 Comments so far
HD on Sep 01, 2023:
I don't mind the short summers as I'm no fan of the heat here in California, I would love to visit Canada don't day sun but do do driving as I'm no fan of air planes what is needed to relocate to Canada, will I be required to give up my U.S. citizenship, or can I retain it
Luzingu on May 22, 2022:
How is the overage payment in Quebec? I mean, how much $ can someone get for a simple job in Quebec? We've that money, could it possible to rent house? Or even buy food?
I expect your promt reply
ZEESHAN ALAM on Oct 17, 2021:
I am manufacturers of Pink Himalayan Salt Products from Pakistan. I want to go to the Canada for business and live here with my family 3 children and one spouse.. What is your suggestion in that regard? Which city good for me? Want low budget residents.
Ema on Aug 17, 2020:
U forgot To talk a bout malle sirup and poutine