15.9% below the Canada average
Ranked #281 of 577 cities · More expensive than 51.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to Canada average · See Canada ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | CAD 1,439/mo ≈ $1,010 | CAD 1,100/mo ≈ $772 | 24% |
| 3-Bedroom | CAD 2,212/mo ≈ $1,553 | CAD 1,809/mo ≈ $1,270 | 18% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Quebec City has a cost of living index of 39.7 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Quebec City is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #281 of 577 cities). It is 15.9% cheaper than the Canada average, based on 27 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Canada earning CAD 80,629 gross take home CAD 5,061/month after tax (24.7% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →
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