Cost of Living in Quebec City

Summary of cost of living in Quebec City, Canada:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 17.54 $ 10.74-35.8
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 66.23 $ 42.96-143.19
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 10.74 $ 10.38-12.89
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 6.21 $ 2.86-8.59
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 6.35 $ 5.01-7.16
Cappuccino (regular) 4.27 $ 2.86-5.73
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.29 $ 1.43-2.86
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.77 $ 1.25-2.15
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 7.37 $ 5.42-12.6
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.77 $ 1.95-3.89
Rice (white), (1 lb) 1.95 $ 0.97-2.63
Eggs (regular) (12) 2.94 $ 2.15-3.58
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.33 $ 2.92-16.24
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.76 $ 2.6-6.4
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 7.4 $ 3.57-9.74
Apples (1 lb) 1.75 $ 0.65-2.16
Banana (1 lb) 0.8 $ 0.49-1.19
Oranges (1 lb) 2.01 $ 0.93-2.6
Tomato (1 lb) 1.85 $ 0.65-2.86
Potato (1 lb) 0.97 $ 0.32-1.87
Onion (1 lb) 1.22 $ 0.49-1.92
Lettuce (1 head) 2.32 $ 1.61-2.86
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.8 $ 0.72-3.14
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.74 $ 8.59-14.32
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.9 $ 1.61-4.34
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.86 $ 1.97-4.3
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 10.38 $ 9.16-12.6
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.68 $ 2.54-2.68
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 67.66 $ 64.44-70.16
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.58 $ 3.33-3.58
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 3.81 $ 3.46-6.91
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30.07 $ 27.92-35.8
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.63 $ 4.2-5.12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 24,326.47 $ 24,326.47-24,326.47
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 19,659.75 $ 19,604.5-19,604.5
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 114.6 $ 71.59-193.31
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 38.53 $ 28.64-53.7
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 50.73 $ 35.8-71.59
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.66 $ 21.48-50.12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 23.45 $ 7.16-35.08
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 10.74 $ 9.3-14.32
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 814.39 $ 451.05-1,235.01
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 6,085.56 $ 4,295.69-8,591.37
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 73.44 $ 42.96-107.39
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 44.71 $ 27.92-64.44
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 102.63 $ 85.91-128.87
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 118.31 $ 102.38-136.03
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 906.67 $ 583.5-1,288.71
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 849.59 $ 680.15-1,213.53
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,408.03 $ 1,145.52-1,646.68
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,137.85 $ 859.14-1,431.9
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 789.84 $ 332.57-1,030.95
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 272.18 $ 204.66-465.59
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,497.31 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 7.06 5.9-8.89

Prices in Quebec City

This city had 750 entries in the past 12 months by 105 different contributors.
Last update: November 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.