🇨🇦 Cost of living · Canada
Quebec City Cost of Living
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Quebec City, Canada
Cost Level: Low
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center C$1,100–1,600/mo (center); C$850–1,200/mo (outer)
USD Reference Approx. USD 780–1,140/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-07-21 FX rates
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery C$15–24 (casual); C$30–60 (restaurant)
Monthly Groceries C$380–580/mo
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Monthly pass ~C$93 (RTC bus)
RTC bus network (a tramway under development); OPUS card. VIA Rail/coach to Montreal in ~3 h. Jean Lesage International Airport.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 800–1,200
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 2,500–4,000
Important Note
Data above is approximate and indicative. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Source: RichBay editorial estimate (indicative, not guaranteed)
Estimate baseline: 2026-06-19
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