Thinking of moving to Québec?
Before making the big move, it’s important to know what your cost of living might look like. Our interactive Cost of Living Calculator helps you estimate expenses like housing, groceries, transportation, and more, so you can plan your budget and make informed decisions about living in Québec.
Pro Tip:
Expenses to consider when renting your first apartment:
- Your first grocery bill will likely be more expensive
- You may need to purchase large appliances, furniture, small appliances (toaster, vacuum, blender, etc.), cookware, dishes, kitchen utensils
- Installation fees for services such as internet, Hydro, etc.
- Furniture purchase, and moving costs if applicable
Table of costs
| RENT (Minimum amounts not including heating and electricity costs) | Minimum Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent – Bachelor | $695,00 |
| Rent – One bedroom | $845,00 |
| Rent – Two bedroom | $1 225,00 |
| Rent – Three or more bedrooms | $1 400,00 |
| Renters Insurance | $35,00 |
| Optional: Snow Shoveling (driveway) – per winter | $260,00 |
| Internet (60mb/s) | $70,00 |
| Cellphone (Phone not included)(Local and National calls and text messages, 2GB data) – monthly | $40,00 |
| UTILITIES | Minimum Cost |
|---|---|
| Hydro for 85 m2 / 915 sq ft dwelling per month | $95,00 |
| Internet (60mb/s) | $70,00 |
| Cellphone (Phone not included)(Local and National calls and text messages, 2GB data) – monthly | $40,00 |
| TRANSPORTATION | Minimum Cost |
|---|---|
| Bus Pass – per month, per adult | $97,25 |
| Bus Pass – per month, per child (6-18 years old) | $64,85 |
| Bus Pass – per month, per student (+19) | $64,85 |
| Bus Pass – per month, per senior (+65) | $64,85 |
| Children 5 and under | FREE |
| Bus Ticket – for all, per trip, cash payment on bus | $3,75 |
| Car Insurance per month (average cost) | $65,00 |
| Car Maintenance (cleaning, servicing, seasonal tire change) Oil change average $40, Tire Change Average $50 (1 set of rims) | $160,00 |
| Parking Fees – residents City Centre, per year | $120,00 |
| Parking, Street, City Centre, per 60 minute period | $2,50 |
| Road Assistance per month | $145,00 |
| Fuel (per litre) | $1,57 |
| Yearly car registration fees (3000 kg or less) | $232,74 or $277,74 |
| Yearly Driver’s License fees | from $24,75 |
| GENERAL | Minimum Cost |
|---|---|
| Groceries – per adult | $260,00/month |
| Groceries – per child | $190,00/month |
| Dentist – per visit, general exam | $150,00 |
| Optometrist – per visit, not including eyewear | $150,00 |
| Chiropractor – per visit | $65,00 |
| Barber (average cost) | $26,50 |
| Hairdresser – women’s cut only (average cost) | $45,00 |
| Fitness Club Membership per month (average cost) | $35,00 |