Cost of living
Tay compared to Quebec State
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Overview comparison
TayQuebec State
Consumer prices in Tay are roughly 23% higher than in Quebec State.
Cost of living
| Item | Tay | Quebec State |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,740 | 1,725 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,401 | 3,698 |
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| Without rent one person | 670 | 785 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,982 | 2,915 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,414.35 | 912.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,437.18 | 1,250.16 |
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| Food person | 549 | 672 |
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| Food family | 1,449 | 1,711 |
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| Transport person | 105.95 | 95.02 |
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| Transport family | 296.35 | 339.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 94.33 years | 73.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tay | Quebec State |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.52 | 15.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.01 | 74.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.99 | 11.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.62 | 5.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.48 | 3.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.08 | 2.27 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tay | Quebec State |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,084.2 | 988.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,223.66 | 995.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,355.16 | 1,723.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,028.77 | 1,379.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.07 | 53.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 139.16 | 106.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.79 | 49.19 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tay | Quebec State |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.5 | 5.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,763 | 4,958 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,089 | 4,334 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.33 | 2.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 95.91% | 98.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.89 | 16.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tay | Quebec State |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.6 | 2.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.75 | 3.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.22 | 12.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.46 | 12.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.7 | 14.42 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.14 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.28 |
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Other
| Item | Tay | Quebec State |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.69 | 25.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.22 | 9.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 68.18 | 111.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.72 | 21.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.62 | 63.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.29 | 90.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 699.27 | 826.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,102 | 6,395 |
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