🏙️Canada
Quebec City
Quebec City offers European charm, safety, and affordability — French is essential for most roles.
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Population
0.8 million
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Highlight
History and public sector
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Country
Canada
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Air Quality
Excellent
Historic francophone capital of Quebec with lower costs
Quick stats
Cost Index
57/100
Rent (1BR center)
CAD $1,300–1,900/month
Median Salary
CAD $3,800–4,600 gross
Internet
200–500 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
RTC buses; compact core
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Old QuebecMontcalmSaint-RochSainte-FoyLimoilou
Key Sectors
Public SectorTourismEducationTech
✓ Advantages
- •Lower cost of living
- •Beautiful historic core
- •Safe and clean
! Considerations
- •French needed for most roles
- •Colder winters
Quebec City FAQs
Is English enough?
For tourism and some tech roles perhaps, but French is needed for most opportunities.
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