QC
vs
QC
Quebec City vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Quebec City is about 13% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,200 a month in Quebec City vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 11% cheaper than living in Quebec City overall.
Quebec City / month
$1,680
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Quebec City
$100,000
Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo
Needed in Sherbrooke
$88,707
Take-home $62,414 · $5,201/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $11,293 less a year (−11%).
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
Quebec City
$1,200
12% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Quebec City
$390
5% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Quebec City
$90
11% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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