Quebec · 2025
Cost of living in Quebec City
One of the most affordable provincial capitals in Canada — low rents, cheap Hydro-Québec power, and modest transit fares leave real room in the budget.
What it costs each month in Quebec City
Typical figures for a one-person household. Your own number depends on your housing, habits, and income — that’s what the Cost of Living Score assessment works out.
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How Quebec City compares
How this score is calculated
The Cost of Living Score adds up a city’s typical monthly essentials — rent, groceries, transit, and utilities — and compares that total to the average across the Canadian cities we track. A city at the average scores around 50; cheaper cities score higher, pricier ones lower. Higher always means more affordable.
Sources: Rent from CMHC Fall 2024 one-bedroom averages (Québec CMA); groceries from Canada's Food Price Report 2025 adjusted for QC; transit is the RTC adult monthly pass; utilities reflect Hydro-Québec rates plus CRTC internet pricing. Figures are typical city-level estimates for a one-person household, not a personal budget, and shift over time.