Edmonton vs Québec: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Edmonton, AB and Québec, QC.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Edmonton
C$4,202monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,250 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$7,500 per month · 2020
Canada
Québec
C$3,738monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2026 Q2, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Asking rents C$1,210 per month · 2026 Q2 · Local
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Edmonton
Québec
Difference
Rent
C$1,250
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,210
Local · 2026 Q2 · Asking rents
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
C$154
State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Groceries
C$828
State / province · 2023
C$720
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 15% higher
Transport
C$1,175
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Edmonton 30% higher
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$273
State / province · 2023
C$237
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 15% higher
Childcare
C$44
State / province · 2023
C$24
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 88% higher
Education
C$163
State / province · 2023
C$83
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 97% higher
Leisure
C$470
State / province · 2023
C$406
State / province · 2023
Edmonton 16% higher
Reference subtotal
C$4,202
C$3,738
Not comparable
Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.
Common questions about Edmonton and Québec
- Is Edmonton cheaper than Québec?
- Compare published cost figures for Edmonton, AB and Québec, QC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.