🇨🇦 Canada · #259 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Quebec City

3.3% below the Canada average

Ranked #259 of 546 cities · More expensive than 52.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Quebec City

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,300/mo ≈ $916 CAD 1,082/mo ≈ $763 17%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,081/mo ≈ $1,467 CAD 1,668/mo ≈ $1,176 17%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-3.3% Average
Rent
-9.7% Affordable
Groceries
-3.3% Average
Restaurants
-1.2% Average
Purchasing Power
+12.1% Strong

Living in Quebec City: What to Expect

Quebec City is average by global standards (ranked #259 of 546 cities). It is 3.3% cheaper than the Canada average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 81,202 gross take home CAD 5,179/month after tax (23.5% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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