Cost of Living in Québec City, Quebec
Since January 2021, residents of Québec City have faced significant increases in rent, groceries, and everyday expenses. Here's what the data shows.
📍 Québec City at a Glance
- •Provincial capital — affordable relative to Toronto/Vancouver
- •Quebec rent board (TAL) limits increases for sitting tenants
- •Food prices up 25.4% — lowest in Canada
Quebec Cost Breakdown
Provincial figures apply across Quebec. City-specific data noted where available.
How Québec City Compares to the National Average
| Category | Québec City / Quebec | Canada (National) |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (2BR) | +33% | +35% |
| Food prices | +25.4% | +26.3% |
| Shelter CPI | — | +33.2% |
| Overall inflation | — | +18.7% |
🏛️ Who's Responsible?
Cost of living is shaped by decisions made at all three levels of government. Housing affordability, taxation, transit, and local services are all within the power of elected and appointed officials.
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Rate Québec City Public ServantsSource: Statistics Canada, CMHC. Baseline: January 2021. Last updated: July 2026. Figures represent cumulative change Jan 2021–Jul 2026. Provincial averages applied where city-specific data is unavailable. Full methodology →