Quebec, Canada
Your guide to living in Quebec City: demographics, cost of living, quality of life, and education.
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White
93%
Black
2.3%
Arab
1.9%
Latin American
1.2%
Quebec City is Canada's most linguistically homogeneous major city — over 94% of residents speak French at home. French-language proficiency is essentially required for daily life and employment.
Downtown rent
$1,200/mo
Suburban rent
$1,000/mo
Groceries
$340/mo
Recommended monthly budget
$2,400/mo
Quebec City is among the most affordable capital cities in Canada. Housing costs are roughly half of Toronto's, and the cost of living is meaningfully below the national average.
Safety rating
Quebec City is served by the Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale and the Centre de services scolaire des Découvreurs. Université Laval is one of Canada's oldest and largest universities, with particular strengths in law, forestry, and nutrition.
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Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec and the only walled city north of Mexico — designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an overwhelmingly French-speaking city with a large provincial government workforce, growing technology sector, and strong quality of life. It is a common destination for Francophone immigrants from France, Belgium, and North and West Africa.
Transit rating
Winter average temperature
-12°C
Summer average temperature
25°C
Quebec City consistently ranks among Canada's safest cities. Winters are cold and snowy (celebrated with the annual Winter Carnival). RTC operates bus transit. Healthcare is served by CHU de Québec-Université Laval.
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