How much does it cost to live in Canada's cheapest city?
Quebec is the cheapest city not only in Canada, but in all of North America! Our article will tell you how much you will spend on rent, food and other expenses.
The city of Quebec is located in the province of the same name. It is considered to embody the atmosphere of Old Europe. English and French culture are mingled here. And only 15% of residents speak English. Quebec is not only the cheapest city in Canada, but also one of the most prosperous and safest. Not surprisingly, the population here is constantly increasing due to migration. It really is a good city to start life in Canada.
According to Expatistan, the cost database, in Quebec, the average cost of living per person per month is $1,873 CAD (39,995 ₴ or 105,881 ₽). A family of four spends $4,124 CAD (88,061 ₴ or 233,092 ₽).
We decided to present you with one person's expenses by category.
The cost of renting an apartment in Quebec City
The cost of renting depends on the area, the neighbourhood and other factors. Let's consider several options.
You can rent an 85 sqm apartment with furniture. In an expensive neighborhood you will pay $1,372 CAD per month ($29,302 ₴ or 77,547 ₽), in a regular neighborhood you will pay $907 CAD ($19,371 ₴ or 51,262 ₽). Utilities (electricity, heating, air conditioning, water, garbage disposal) for two in such an apartment would cost $115 CAD (2,456 ₴ or 6,500 ₽).
If you rent a 45 sqm furnished studio, you will pay $730 CAD (15,593 ₴ or 41,272 ₽) per month in an expensive area, and $874 CAD (13,330 ₴ or 35,279 ₽) in a regular area. For utilities per person, you'll pay $62 CAD (1,324 ₴ or 3,505 ₽).
You'll pay $43 CAD (918 ₴ or 2,431 ₽ for a month of 8 mbps Internet.)
The cost of transport in Quebec
As in any large city, getting around in Quebec City on foot all the time will be difficult. For convenience, you can buy a bus pass and take public transportation. A month will cost $86 CAD (4,853 ₴ or 1,837 ₽).
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According to reviews, the cost of taxis in Quebec City is overpriced, but you can afford it on occasion. A basic fare taxi ride on weekdays will cost $19 CAD (405.5 ₴ or 1,072 ₽) for 8 km.
How much does it cost to eat in Quebec
If you prefer to cook on your own, be prepared to pay $58.4 CAD (1,246 ₴ or 3,295 ₽ for the average grocery basket.) This basket includes 500g boneless chicken breast, 1L whole milk, 12 large eggs, 1kg each of tomatoes, apples and potatoes, 500g local cheese, bread (for two for 1 day), 0.5L local beer, 1 bottle of red good wine and 2L of Coca-Cola.
Well, on weekdays, you can have lunch in the business district. For $17 CAD (363 ₴ or 959 ₽) you get a full basic lunch with drinks. Lunch at a fast food restaurant will cost $11 CAD (235 ₴ or 621 ₽).
The cost of entertainment in Quebec
Quebec is a beautiful city that is loved by tourists, so the services and entertainment sector is quite developed here. If you have already visited all the historical sites, you can just go to the movies. Tickets for two will cost $24 CAD (512 ₴ or 1,355 ₽). Theatre tickets are priced higher — you'll pay $123 CAD (2,626 ₴ or 6,946 ₽ for two).
In addition, there are plenty of restaurants in Quebec: dinner for two at an Italian restaurant will cost $88 CAD (1,877 ₴ or 4,969 ₽) and at a pub, $49 CAD (1,045.5 ₴ or 2,764 ₽). Let's compare drink prices, too. A cocktail at a club downtown costs $9 CAD (192 ₴ or 508 ₽), a cappuccino in an émigré neighborhood is $4,41 CAD (94 ₴ or 249 ₽), and a pint of beer in a pub is $7 CAD (149 ₴ or 395 ₽).
How much it costs to take care of yourself in Quebec
In this category, we put taking care of your health and appearance. For $46 CAD (981 ₴ or 2,594.5 ₽) you can buy a monthly gym membership in the business district. A standard men's haircut in the emigrant neighborhood is $21 CAD (447.5 ₴ or 1,184.5 ₽). A visit to a private doctor for 15 minutes will cost $126 CAD (2,685 ₴ or 7,107 ₽).
Bottom line
Quebec is a beautiful city. Some even call it fabulous. To live there, you will need $22,476 CAD (479,535 ₴ or 1,267,770 ₽) per year. But you have to remember that to live in this fairy tale, you have to know French.
If you want to make sure that you choose the right way and city for you when you move, book a consultation. It will help you understand how to organise immigration in the best way for you.
