Cost of Living: Newfoundland and Labrador vs Quebec
Quick answer
Newfoundland and Labrador is cheaper for a single adult by about CA$319/month, mainly driven by rent.
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What this means in real life
The big differences between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec come down to rent and tax. Groceries, transport, and utilities are usually within 10–15%; housing can swing the total by hundreds of dollars per month.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Housing (rent + insurance)
CA$1,100
38%
Transportation
CA$456
16%
Groceries
CA$399
14%
Utilities & internet
CA$185
6%
Healthcare
CA$304
10%
Entertainment & dining
CA$209
7%
Misc & personal
CA$266
9%
Total: CA$2,919/mo
Quebec
Housing (rent + insurance)
CA$1,400
43%
Transportation
CA$461
14%
Groceries
CA$403
12%
Utilities & internet
CA$187
6%
Healthcare
CA$307
9%
Entertainment & dining
CA$211
7%
Misc & personal
CA$269
8%
Total: CA$3,238/mo
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These estimates are approximate and may vary by city, taxes, rent, family size, and personal spending. Use them as a starting point, not a substitute for personalised financial or tax advice.