Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$850.00
$1,800.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Quebec City |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$90.00
$5.00
|
Mobile data SIM card daily average cost |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$500.00
$15.00
|
Minimal groceries/snacks per day |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$70.00
$120.00
$7.00
|
Public transit daily pass average |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Average daily cost eating mostly at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for museums, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$75.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Travel insurance daily average cost |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Expats monthly average for visa/legal services |
| Total |
$1,645.00
$3,660.00
$177.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup