Real 2026 monthly costs for Quebec City, Quebec — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$2,275
Family of 4 / month
$4,514
Living wage (single)
$16.83/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Groceries | $380 | $703 | $1,216 |
| Transit | $95 | $190 | $190 |
| Utilities | $140 | $161 | $182 |
| Phone | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Misc | $410 | $656 | $984 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $392 |
| Total / month | $2,275 | $2,960 | $4,514 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,192 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,598 | ✅ | ✅ |
| $100,000 | $5,909 | ✅ | ✅ |
| $150,000 | $8,414 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
Provincial capital. French-first, very low rents, subsidized childcare, strong public sector employment.
Median household income in Quebec City: $68,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: QC (Quebec).
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