Cost of living
Cost of living in Quebec City
Average rent and household spending in Quebec City — and a quick check of whether your rent is reasonable for your income.
Average rent in Quebec City
CMHC, apartment structures of three units and over.
| Bachelor | $855/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,107/mo |
| 2 bedroom | $1,276/mo |
| 3 bedroom | $1,464/mo |
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City comparison
How Quebec City compares
A one-bedroom in Quebec City averages $1,107 a month, the 17th most expensive of the 18 cities we track and $300 below the 18-city average of $1,407.
Keeping rent under the 30% guideline takes a gross income of about $44,280 a year for a one-bedroom here, and about $51,040 for a two-bedroom.
The median individual income in Quebec City is $51,500, so an average one-bedroom takes 26% of a median earner's gross income: comfortable.
Household spending in Quebec
Average household, per year (Survey of Household Spending).
Educational information only — not financial advice. Rents are CMHC averages; actual options vary by neighbourhood and building.
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