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Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada compared to Toronto, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 | C$8 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 | C$6 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 | C$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.30 | C$1.50 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.44 | C$4.01 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.94 | C$3.73 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 | C$9 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.37 | C$3.61 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.31 | C$2.49 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.12 | C$2.56 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 | C$17 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.77 | C$2.38 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.10 | C$2.08 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 31% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,175 | C$1,256 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$881 | C$1,926 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$110 | C$154 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$728 | C$1,928 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$559 | C$1,450 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$62 | C$111 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 | C$38 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$522 | C$484 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$143 | C$158 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 | C$12 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 | C$21 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$73 | C$75 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 | C$51 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 | C$116 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$115 | C$152 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,500 | C$22,352 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 | C$0.94 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$84 | C$107 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 | C$12 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$32 | C$19 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$129 | C$95 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.31 | C$5.34 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.89 | C$5.76 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.24 | C$2.85 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.44 | C$3.15 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 | C$26 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 | C$60 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 | C$28 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$118 | C$221 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 | C$35 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 | C$13 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.93 | C$5.10 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 | C$3.71 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$556 | C$683 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.25 | C$0.17 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$42 | C$72 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 | C$9 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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