Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (£10) | £10 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (£6) | £6 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£4.11) | £3.36 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.19 (£1.24) | £1.01 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.99 (£2.26) | £2.86 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.00 (£2.83) | £1.28 | + 121% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (£6) | £5.47 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.47 (£2.53) | £1.94 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.20 (£1.25) | £0.85 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.32 (£1.88) | £1.71 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (£9) | £8 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.56 (£1.45) | £1.78 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.15 (£1.22) | £0.90 | + 35% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,394 (£790) | £1,801 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$907 (£514) | £1,197 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$115 (£65) | £138 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$771 (£437) | £981 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$624 (£354) | £609 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$62 (£35) | £131 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$43 (£25) | £17 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$463 (£262) | £331 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (£70) | £66 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (£5.89) | £5.73 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (£15) | £11 | + 38% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (£45) | £81 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (£30) | £29 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (£63) | £67 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$132 (£75) | £63 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,367 (£12,103) | £17,216 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (£0.63) | £1.21 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (£49) | £52 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (£11) | £13 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (£4.44) | £3.90 | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (£17) | £7 | + 158% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$126 (£71) | £80 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (£3.57) | £3.07 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.54 (£2.01) | £1.41 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.73 (£2.11) | £3.30 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.32 (£1.31) | £1.51 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (£1.45) | £1.20 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (£12) | £12 | + 0% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (£28) | £32 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (£14) | £23 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (£69) | £89 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (£50) | £51 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (£5.35) | £7 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.41 (£2.50) | £3.62 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (£3.82) | £4.40 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$580 (£329) | £401 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (£0.16) | £0.17 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$46 (£26) | £27 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (£6) | £9 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,900 in Southampton you would need to make just about £3,958 (C$6,987) in Quebec City.
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