Cost of living in Quebec, city by city
Build your monthly budget, compare average rents and see the gross salary you need to sustain that lifestyle.
Estimated monthly cost
$2,476/ $29,712 per year
Gross salary needed in Quebec
$37,019
Calculated with the 2026 tax calculator, to cover this budget.
Average 2-bedroom rent (CMHC 2025)
- Montreal$1,346
- Quebec City$1,277
- Gatineau$1,460
- Ottawa$1,926
- Toronto$2,034
- Calgary$1,914
- Vancouver$2,363
Average rents for purpose-built rental units, CMHC 2025. The value is filled automatically and can be edited.
Groceries, transport and other values are editable examples. Adjust them to your reality.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the average rent come from?
From CMHC’s Rental Market Report (2025) for purpose-built rental units. It is a starting point: real rent varies by neighbourhood, size and lease timing.
Why is gross salary shown only for Quebec cities?
Because the calculation uses Quebec tax rules (federal tax with abatement, provincial tax, QPP, QPIP). Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary have different taxes.
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