Quebec · Updated June 2026
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.
Rent is the CMHC average in-place one-bedroom rent (what current tenants pay), via Statistics Canada (2025-12). New-lease asking rents typically run higher.
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How Quebec City compares
Common questions about living in Quebec City
How much does it cost to live in Quebec City?
A typical single-person household in Quebec City spends about $1,743 per month on the essentials: $1,107 rent, $375 groceries, $96 transit, and $165 utilities.
What is the average rent in Quebec City?
The CMHC in-place average for a one-bedroom in Quebec City is about $1,107 per month — what current tenants pay, via Statistics Canada. New-lease asking rents typically run higher.
How much are utilities in Quebec City?
Hydro, heating, and internet for a one-bedroom in Quebec City run about $165 per month.
Is Quebec City an affordable place to live?
Quebec City scores 73/100 on our Cost of Living Score, where higher means more affordable — that's "Affordable". Its typical monthly essentials run about 18% below the average Canadian city we track.
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 is the CMHC Rental Market Survey 1-bedroom average (2025, via Statistics Canada) (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. Last updated June 2026.