At a glance
 CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,255 / mo | $4,108 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 6° / -1°C | 5° / -1°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 28 Good | 36 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 10.4°C | 10.4°C |
| Average low | 1.3°C | -0.9°C |
| Precipitation | 107 mm / mo | 39 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 234 h / mo | 278 h / mo |
| Humidity | 75% | 64% |
| Rain days | 12.1 / mo | 7.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.5 km/h | 17.9 km/h |
CA
Quebec City · average high by month
J -6
F -5
M 2
A 9
M 18
J 22
J 25
A 24
S 20
O 14
N 4
D -3
CA
Calgary · average high by month
J -2
F -3
M 4
A 10
M 17
J 21
J 24
A 24
S 21
O 12
N 2
D -3
Air quality
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 28 | 36 |
| PM2.5 | 1.9 µg/m³ | 14.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 1.9 µg/m³ | 15.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 67 µg/m³ | 6 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 1.5 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Startup Scene | 6.1 | 6.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.1 | 6.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Weather | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.8 | 9.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Cost of Living | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Currency Stability | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.4 | 5.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.0 | 4.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Nightlife | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.7 | 9.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.5 | 4.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| Internet Speed | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Food Scene | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.1 | 7.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.6 | 8.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Visa Ease | 6.1 | 6.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Cleanliness | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Family Friendly | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Language Barrier | 5.3 | 9.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 9.1 | 8.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Cycling | 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Public Transit | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Walkability | 7.8 | 5.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.2 | 6.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $69 per pair | $66 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $47 per dress | $47 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $98 per pair | $102 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $131 per month | $131 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $12 per ticket | $13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.83 per cup | $4.19 per cup |
| Beer | $6.20 per pint | $6.93 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $16 per meal | $18 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $87 per meal | $80 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $11 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $3.72 per kg | $3.83 per kg |
| Bread | $3.10 per loaf | $2.99 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.79 per bottle | $2.00 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.15 per liter | $2.15 per liter |
| Rice | $3.50 per kg | $3.50 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $14 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $328 per month | $328 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $109 per visit | $73 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $693 per month | $1,203 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,203 per month | $1,567 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,333 per month | $2,624 per month |
| Coworking Space | $237 per month | $310 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,021 per month | $1,057 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $77 per month | $80 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $73 per month | $73 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $33 per visit | $33 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.74 per kg | $4.74 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $40 per month | $47 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $57 per month | $69 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $26 one-time | $33 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $38 per month | $51 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $20 per hour | $26 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $69 per month | $84 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.46 per trip | $3.28 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.57 per km | $1.57 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $71 per month | $87 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $13 per trip | $13 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.30 per liter | $1.15 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $11 per month | $8.75 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CA
Quebec City
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CA
Calgary
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $80 per month | $160 per month |