Fredericton vs Quebec City Cost of Living (2026)
Fredericton is about 4% more expensive than Quebec City, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,250 a month in Fredericton vs $1,200 in Quebec City.
The Verdict
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Quebec City / month
$1,680
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Fredericton
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Quebec City
$96,583
Take-home $67,415 · $5,618/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Quebec City you'd need $3,417 less a year (−3%).
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
Fredericton
$1,250
Quebec City
$1,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
Quebec City
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
Quebec City
$90
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