Travel budget in Quebec

Quebec: calculate your travel budget

Quebec: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Quebec for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1899* (2646 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 137 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 4002* (5572 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 166 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 6031* (8400 $)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Quebec in 2024

Cost of living: Quebec VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Quebec in 2024 is 4% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Quebec by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Quebec compared to the national average.

Cities /Quebec View Details
Montreal 6% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Montreal
Gatineau 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Gatineau
Sherbrooke 11% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Sherbrooke



Local prices in Quebec by expense type

Quebec: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Quebec costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 11 to $ 36)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 23 to $ 72)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 8.6)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 4.2)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 5.7)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Quebec: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Quebec costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 49 to $ 306)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 82 to $ 255)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 150/night
($ 89 to $ 368)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 182/night
($ 126 to $ 334)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 69 to $ 364)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 106/month
($ 53 to $ 239)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 160/month
($ 98 to $ 309)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 148/month
($ 91 to $ 292)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 136/month
($ 96 to $ 246)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 162/month
($ 101 to $ 358)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Quebec: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Quebec costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.7)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 14)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.8)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.2)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Quebec: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Quebec is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.6/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 2.6)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.3/km
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 3.3 to $ 3.6)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 54/24hrs
($ 27 to $ 99)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Quebec: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Quebec costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 15)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 7.1 to $ 35)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Quebec: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Quebec is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
($ 9.1 to $ 13)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 73
($ 44 to $ 107)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 29 to $ 65)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Montreal
New York City → Montreal
New York City → Montreal
$ 305
(fair price: $ 270)
Toronto → Montreal
Toronto → Montreal
Toronto → Montreal
$ 276
(fair price: $ 228)
Vancouver → Montreal
Vancouver → Montreal
Vancouver → Montreal
$ 324
(fair price: $ 234)
Toronto → Quebec City
Toronto → Quebec City
Toronto → Quebec City
$ 357
(fair price: $ 271)
Dublin → Montreal
Dublin → Montreal
Dublin → Montreal
$ 558
(fair price: $ 489)
Chicago → Montreal
Chicago → Montreal
Chicago → Montreal
$ 363
(fair price: $ 297)
Sydney → Vancouver
Sydney → Vancouver
Sydney → Vancouver
$ 1605
(fair price: $ 1331)
Toronto → Vancouver
Toronto → Vancouver
Toronto → Vancouver
$ 266
(fair price: $ 187)
New York City → Toronto
New York City → Toronto
New York City → Toronto
$ 283
(fair price: $ 234)
Vancouver → Toronto
Vancouver → Toronto
Vancouver → Toronto
$ 271
(fair price: $ 188)
Montreal → Vancouver
Montreal → Vancouver
Montreal → Vancouver
$ 362
(fair price: $ 269)
Toronto → Calgary
Toronto → Calgary
Toronto → Calgary
$ 273
(fair price: $ 179)

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About the information on the cost of living in Quebec

The information about the cost of living in Quebec shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Quebec updated on 07-11-2024.

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