Cost of Living in Quebec City

Summary of cost of living in Quebec City, Canada:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 16.00 $ 10.43-34.78
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 66.09 $ 44.52-139.13
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 10.43 $ 9.74-11.13
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 5.95 $ 2.78-8.35
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 6.09 $ 4.17-6.96
Cappuccino (regular) 4.04 $ 2.78-5.57
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.12 $ 1.04-2.78
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.62 $ 1.04-2.09
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 7.15 $ 4.98-12.24
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.68 $ 1.89-3.78
Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.02 $ 0.95-2.56
Eggs (regular) (12) 2.80 $ 2.09-3.47
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.93 $ 2.52-15.78
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.69 $ 2.52-6.22
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.97 $ 3.47-8.69
Apples (1 lb) 1.69 $ 0.63-2.10
Banana (1 lb) 0.76 $ 0.47-1.15
Oranges (1 lb) 1.94 $ 0.90-2.52
Tomato (1 lb) 1.99 $ 0.63-2.78
Potato (1 lb) 0.99 $ 0.32-1.81
Onion (1 lb) 1.27 $ 0.47-1.86
Lettuce (1 head) 2.37 $ 1.57-3.47
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.79 $ 0.70-3.05
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.78 $ 8.35-17.39
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.70 $ 1.57-4.22
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.63 $ 1.91-4.17
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 9.74 $ 8.90-12.24
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.61 $ 2.50-2.61
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 65.74 $ 62.61-68.17
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.48 $ 2.85-3.48
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 3.70 $ 3.36-6.72
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 29.22 $ 27.13-34.78
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.44 $ 4.00-4.98
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 23,636.38 $ 23,636.38-23,636.38
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 19,102.04 $ 19,048.35-19,477.85
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 106.00 $ 66.09-187.82
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 37.40 $ 31.30-48.69
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 47.28 $ 34.78-65.39
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 36.87 $ 20.87-60.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 22.78 $ 6.96-34.09
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 10.43 $ 9.04-15.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 791.29 $ 438.25-1,199.97
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 5,912.92 $ 4,173.83-8,347.65
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 69.04 $ 34.78-104.35
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 43.74 $ 27.13-62.61
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 104.00 $ 83.48-139.13
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 118.00 $ 99.48-132.17
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 898.07 $ 626.07-1,182.58
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 833.37 $ 660.86-1,179.11
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,385.92 $ 1,113.02-1,599.97
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,113.02 $ 834.77-1,391.28
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 767.44 $ 323.13-1,001.71
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 264.45 $ 198.86-452.38
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,444.57 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 7.19 6.29-8.89

Prices in Quebec City

This city had 826 entries in the past 12 months by 113 different contributors.
Last update: December 2024
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3 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.