Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$21) | C$17 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (C$5.33) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (C$0.95) | C$2.11 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (C$2.93) | C$4.06 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.89 (C$4.86) | C$5.04 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.64 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.12 (C$5.15) | C$4.27 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (C$3.09) | C$2.04 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.65 (C$4.57) | C$3.32 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$17) | C$16 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.07 (C$2.58) | C$2.45 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (C$3.07) | C$2.11 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,629 (C$3,288) | C$1,372 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,608 (C$2,011) | C$907 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (C$191) | C$115 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,580 (C$1,977) | C$715 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (C$1,392) | C$624 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (C$169) | C$62 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$64) | C$43 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $348 (C$435) | C$463 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (C$179) | C$124 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (C$29) | C$26 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$61) | C$79 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (C$45) | C$53 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$100) | C$111 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (C$128) | C$132 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,239 (C$27,814) | C$21,367 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.77) | C$1.12 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (C$61) | C$87 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$30 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (C$157) | C$126 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (C$11) | C$6 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (C$3.92) | C$3.54 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (C$6) | C$3.73 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.80 (C$4.76) | C$2.32 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (C$2.54) | C$2.56 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$21 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$62) | C$49 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$24 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (C$164) | C$123 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (C$91) | C$88 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (C$5.90) | C$4.41 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.66 (C$5.82) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$537) | C$580 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$0.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (C$55) | C$46 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,523 ($4,416) in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,500 in Quebec City.
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