Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada vs Toronto, Canada
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 | C$19 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 | C$11 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 | C$7 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.18 | C$2.77 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.97 | C$3.90 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.43 | C$4.15 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.47 | C$3.96 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.20 | C$2.81 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.32 | C$3.06 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 | C$17 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.47 | C$2.31 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.15 | C$2.60 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 48% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,380 | C$3,030 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$928 | C$2,475 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$111 | C$165 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$771 | C$2,142 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$647 | C$1,704 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$62 | C$101 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$43 | C$51 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$463 | C$365 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$124 | C$177 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 | C$23 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 | C$74 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 | C$50 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$108 | C$111 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$132 | C$140 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,367 | C$25,565 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 | C$1.16 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 | C$152 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 | C$23 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 | C$16 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$126 | C$71 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 | C$7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.54 | C$5.38 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.73 | C$5.67 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.32 | C$3.14 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 | C$2.82 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 | C$28 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 | C$58 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 | C$30 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 | C$218 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 | C$93 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 | C$16 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.41 | C$4.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 | C$8 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$580 | C$589 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 | C$0.39 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$46 | C$61 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 | C$13 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,025 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$9,100 in Toronto you would need to make just about C$6,550 in Quebec City.
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