Cost of living
Nunavut compared to Quebec
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Overview comparison
NunavutQuebec
Consumer prices in Quebec are roughly 10% higher than in Nunavut.
Cost of living
| Item | Nunavut | Quebec |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,960 | 2,393 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,544 | 4,036 |
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| Without rent one person | 728 | 906 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,748 | 2,708 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 857.62 | 1,069.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,765.85 | 1,399.07 |
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| Food person | 638 | 712 |
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| Food family | 1,806 | 1,641 |
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| Transport person | 68.74 | 145.35 |
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| Transport family | 123.25 | 352.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.4 years | 51.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nunavut | Quebec |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.98 | 19.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.32 | 106.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.41 | 13.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.43 | 7.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.78 | 4.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.96 | 2.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nunavut | Quebec |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 673.93 | 920.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 733.83 | 1,035.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,110.72 | 1,494.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,021.72 | 1,081.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.94 | 58.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.18 | 66.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.89 | 49.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nunavut | Quebec |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.09 | 7.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,543 | 3,855 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,871 | 4,062 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.64 | 3.01 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.41% | 71.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16 | 18.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nunavut | Quebec |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.83 | 2.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.62 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.47 | 2.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.33 | 17.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 15.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.98 | 17.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.71 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 | 1.17 |
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Other
| Item | Nunavut | Quebec |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 79.57 | 29.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.42 | 12.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 181.51 | 113.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.68 | 32.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.19 | 66.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.13 | 97.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 553.01 | 718.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,991 | 6,191 |
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