Cost of living in Quebec City (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Quebec City | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 213 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 119 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 78 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.18 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 41 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.56 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 26 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 62 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.22 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 51 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.04 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.01 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 229 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.59 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 34 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.97 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Quebec City | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,530 (Mex$ 21,678) | Mex$ 15,917 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$968 (Mex$ 13,715) | Mex$ 8,227 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$132 (Mex$ 1,874) | Mex$ 569 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$829 (Mex$ 11,746) | Mex$ 10,793 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$574 (Mex$ 8,131) | Mex$ 5,769 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$81 (Mex$ 1,143) | Mex$ 359 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 336 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$463 (Mex$ 6,559) | Mex$ 6,538 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (Mex$ 1,757) | Mex$ 2,445 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 105 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 150 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Quebec City | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$98 (Mex$ 1,384) | Mex$ 766 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$45 (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 742 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (Mex$ 1,676) | Mex$ 1,941 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (Mex$ 2,085) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Quebec City | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,670 (Mex$ 321,151) | Mex$ 377,448 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.87 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$86 (Mex$ 1,223) | Mex$ 628 | + 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 133 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Quebec City | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 62 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 148 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (Mex$ 1,609) | Mex$ 642 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 85 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.12 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 49 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.61 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 52 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.42 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 35 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.49 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 230 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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| Quebec City | Queretaro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (Mex$ 787) | Mex$ 317 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 215 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (Mex$ 1,737) | Mex$ 1,224 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (Mex$ 1,353) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 149 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 90 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 51 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$580 (Mex$ 8,216) | Mex$ 11,167 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (Mex$ 4.01) | Mex$ 5.36 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$79 (Mex$ 1,121) | Mex$ 970 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 67 | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 492 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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