QC
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ON
Quebec City vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)
Sudbury is about 21% more expensive than Quebec City, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,200 in Quebec City.
The Verdict
Living in Sudbury is 21% more expensive than living in Quebec City overall.
Quebec City / month
$1,680
Sudbury / month
$1,988
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 Sudbury
$120,762
Take-home $87,774 · $7,314/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $20,762 more a year (+21%).
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
25% more expensive
Sudbury
$1,500
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Quebec City
$390
3% more expensive
Sudbury
$400
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Quebec City
$90
2% cheaper
Sudbury
$88
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