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:

  • $ 85 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2033* (2814 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4285* (5922 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 183 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 6456* (8918 $)

* 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 2025

Cost of living: Quebec VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Quebec in 2025 is 7% 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:




Local prices in Quebec by expense type

Quebec: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Quebec costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 40)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 36/person
($ 24 to $ 78)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 9.3)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 6.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Quebec: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Quebec costs 35% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 56 to $ 268)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 90 to $ 281)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 99 to $ 396)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 202/night
($ 141 to $ 362)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 90 to $ 391)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 563
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 113/month
($ 58 to $ 237)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 176/month
($ 107 to $ 337)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 162/month
($ 104 to $ 314)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 148/month
($ 107 to $ 243)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Family room
Family room
$ 178/month
($ 111 to $ 388)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Quebec: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Quebec is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 6.6/500g
($ 4.6 to $ 9.3)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 3.8)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 7.7 to $ 19)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.7)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 4.2)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 0.8 to $ 3.4)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Quebec: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Quebec is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 2.9)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.6/km
($ 2.3 to $ 4.6)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.8
($ 3.1 to $ 3.8)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 60/24hrs
($ 33 to $ 115)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Quebec: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Quebec costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 10 to $ 17)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 7.7 to $ 39)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

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
$ 13/pack
($ 11 to $ 14)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 71
($ 40 to $ 116)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 53
($ 31 to $ 70)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Montreal
London → Montreal
London → Montreal
$ 695
(fair price: $ 602)
Montreal → Quebec City
Montreal → Quebec City
Montreal → Quebec City
$ 319
(fair price: $ 274)
Toronto → Montreal
Toronto → Montreal
Toronto → Montreal
$ 322
(fair price: $ 265)
Los Angeles → Montreal
Los Angeles  → Montreal
Los Angeles  → Montreal
$ 615
(fair price: $ 461)
Manchester → Montreal
Manchester → Montreal
Manchester → Montreal
$ 733
(fair price: $ 646)
London → Quebec City
London → Quebec City
London → Quebec City
$ 690
(fair price: $ 603)
London → Vancouver
London → Vancouver
London → Vancouver
$ 902
(fair price: $ 773)
London → Toronto
London → Toronto
London → Toronto
$ 606
(fair price: $ 536)
London → Calgary
London → Calgary
London → Calgary
$ 936
(fair price: $ 802)
Sydney → Vancouver
Sydney → Vancouver
Sydney → Vancouver
$ 1643
(fair price: $ 1322)
Montreal → Toronto
Montreal → Toronto
Montreal → Toronto
$ 347
(fair price: $ 304)
Manchester → Toronto
Manchester → Toronto
Manchester → Toronto
$ 711
(fair price: $ 625)

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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 28-01-2025.

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