Charlottetown vs Quebec City Cost of Living (2026)
Charlottetown is about 18% more expensive than Quebec City, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Charlottetown vs $1,200 in Quebec City.
The Verdict
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Quebec City / month
$1,680
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Charlottetown
$100,000
Take-home $69,789 · $5,816/mo
Needed in Quebec City
$84,677
Take-home $59,863 · $4,989/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Quebec City you'd need $15,323 less a year (−15%).
Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Charlottetown
$1,450
Quebec City
$1,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
Quebec City
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
Quebec City
$90
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