Quebec City is the cheapest of Canada's 10 priced cities — $1,518 a month in essentials, 38% below Vancouver at $2,446. The average net salary of $2,869 covers that 1.9×. 103.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at census subdivision level. PM2.5 averages 9.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -9°C, Jul 21°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $732 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $989 |
| Groceries | $204 |
| Dining out | $366 |
| Utilities | $145 |
| Local transport | $71 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,518 |
| Avg net salary | $2,869 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,226 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,493 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Quebec City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.74 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $66.42 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.67 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.32 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.68 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.07 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.46 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.02 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.93 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.99 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.06 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.98 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.11 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.22 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.55 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.88 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.91 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.86 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.41 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.84 |
| Monthly transit pass | $70.61 |
| Taxi start | $2.91 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.45 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.24 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $99.68 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $45.26 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $31.93 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $36.93 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Quebec City has 103.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (census subdivision level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Canada cities we track. Canada's national figure is 104.8, so Quebec City runs 2 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -9.2°C | -14.2°C | 77% | 67% | 86 mm |
| Feb | -8.6°C | -13.6°C | 73% | 66% | 81 mm |
| Mar | -2.8°C | -7.5°C | 70% | 66% | 91 mm |
| Apr | 4.2°C | 0.3°C | 67% | 65% | 105 mm |
| May | 13°C | 10.7°C | 63% | 62% | 95 mm |
| Jun | 17.6°C | 17.1°C | 72% | 64% | 139 mm |
| Jul | 20.6°C | 21.5°C | 76% | 60% | 123 mm |
| Aug | 19.5°C | 20.2°C | 79% | 60% | 137 mm |
| Sep | 15.2°C | 14.5°C | 80% | 57% | 92 mm |
| Oct | 8.6°C | 6°C | 79% | 65% | 126 mm |
| Nov | 1.2°C | -2.8°C | 78% | 68% | 103 mm |
| Dec | -5.2°C | -9.7°C | 79% | 71% | 112 mm |
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