Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (C$1.10) | C$2.10 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (C$3.46) | C$3.62 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.06 (C$5.75) | C$4.91 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.97 (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.98 (C$5.63) | C$4.52 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.69 (C$3.81) | C$2.15 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (C$3.57) | C$3.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$18) | C$16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (C$3.08) | C$2.66 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (C$3.51) | C$1.81 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,419 (C$3,424) | C$1,509 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,458 (C$2,063) | C$969 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (C$309) | C$108 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,526 (C$2,160) | C$859 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,127 (C$1,595) | C$676 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $167 (C$236) | C$60 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$70) | C$41 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $347 (C$491) | C$460 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (C$152) | C$116 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$14) | C$11 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$33) | C$26 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$63) | C$76 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (C$49) | C$47 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$113) | C$107 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (C$144) | C$125 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,239 (C$31,477) | C$21,034 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.89) | C$1.17 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (C$68) | C$86 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$25) | C$19 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$16) | C$30 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (C$186) | C$133 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$12) | C$7 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (C$4.43) | C$3.65 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (C$7) | C$3.89 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (C$5.46) | C$2.27 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (C$2.87) | C$2.44 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$26) | C$21 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (C$73) | C$46 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$31) | C$24 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (C$185) | C$120 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (C$77) | C$96 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$10 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (C$5.94) | C$4.43 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.58 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$607) | C$573 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.14) | C$0.28 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (C$63) | C$43 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2020.
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