City Cost Report
Quebec City skyline
Quebec City
Toronto skyline
Toronto
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Quebec City is 57% cheaper than Toronto overall.

Quebec CityToronto
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,250.00 CAD$2,450.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$1,000.00 CAD$2,100.00 CAD
Groceries Index96108
Monthly Transit Pass$92.00 CAD$156.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$105.00 CAD$160.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.70 CAD$1.65 CAD
Mid-range Meal$24.00 CAD$28.00 CAD
Gym Membership$40.00 CAD$70.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$200.00 CAD$1,750.00 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Quebec City...

You would need $140,278 in Toronto to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Quebec City cheaper than Toronto?

Quebec City is 57% cheaper than Toronto overall.

How much is rent in Quebec City vs Toronto?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,250 CAD per month in Quebec City and $2,450 CAD in Toronto. Outside the centre, it is $1,000 CAD in Quebec City and $2,100 CAD in Toronto.

What salary do I need to move from Quebec City to Toronto?

On average, you need about 234% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Quebec City is roughly equivalent to $140,278 in Toronto.

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