Composite profile
Overall score
78/100
Use the Quebec City profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Montreal and other Canadian metros.
Overall78/100
Affordability76/100
Air quality82/100
Energy76/100
Canada / North America
Quebec City, Canada City Intelligence
Quebec City is the French-speaking capital of Québec province in eastern Canada, with public-sector, tourism, and heritage-economy character used in cross-region Canadian comparison. Quebec City is a north america city of about ~0.84M metro in Canada. On the composite city-intelligence score, Quebec City sits around the indexed median (78/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.84M metro
Image credit: Image: Fabian Roudra Baroi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good78/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Quebec City data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 78/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 76/100 | Quebec City's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 82/100 | Quebec City's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 76/100 | Quebec City's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 77/100 | Quebec City's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 77/100 | Quebec City's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 76/100 | Quebec City's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 76/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety79/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety80/100
Night safety73/100
Road safety76/100
Quebec City is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life79/100
Healthcare86/100
Education88/100
Green space55/100
Cleanliness89/100
Infrastructure93/100
Mobility67/100
Quebec City has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness79/100
Education88/100
Green space55/100
Overall safety79/100
Quebec City scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability69/100
Cycling66/100
Infrastructure93/100
Quebec City is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness89/100
Outdoor lifestyle30/100
Quebec City is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Quebec City
Local public safety guidance for Quebec City, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Universal emergency | 91124/7 | 911 reaches police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch in most regions of Canada. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Quebec City, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Canada emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- Government of Canada: Emergency services in Canada
Used as the primary attribution for Canada's 911 universal emergency number.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Quebec City
Healthcare context for Quebec City, with national-level information from Canada where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Quebec City, see the Canada healthcare profile.
Official hospital registry
Canadian Institute for Health Information
National source of comparable Canadian health-system data and analysis recognised by federal and provincial governments.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Government of Canada: Health Canada
Used as the primary federal attribution for Canadian public-health context.
- Canadian Institute for Health Information: Canadian Institute for Health Information
Used as the primary reference for Canadian health-system statistics and hospital-system framing.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Quebec City
Local mobility context for Quebec City, with national-level context from Canada where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Quebec City, see the Canada transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Government of Canada: Transport Canada
Used as the primary federal attribution for Canadian national transport context.
- VIA Rail Canada: VIA Rail Canada
Used as the primary attribution for Canadian national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Quebec City. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Quebec City
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Quebec City will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Quebec City air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Quebec City drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Quebec City
Is Quebec City worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (79/100), with nearby nature such as Île d'Orléans, Montmorency Falls.
Is Quebec City good for families?
Strong (79/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Quebec City affordable?
More affordable than average; about C$2,100/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Quebec City?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Quebec City's main industries?
Mainly energy, mining, technology.
What is the climate in Quebec City?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 10.3°C.
Does Quebec City have universities?
Higher education is strong (75/100).
What is healthcare like in Quebec City?
Healthcare access is strong (74/100).
Is Quebec City good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (69/100).
What nature is near Quebec City?
Within ~170 km: Île d'Orléans, Montmorency Falls.
Explore Quebec City modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Quebec City
Quebec City's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Quebec City
Quebec City's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Quebec City
Quebec City's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Quebec City
Quebec City's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Quebec City
Quebec City's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Quebec City
Quebec City's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Quebec City
Cost of living estimates for Quebec City — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Quebec City
Climate profile for Quebec City — Humid Continental climate, annual average 10.3°C, comfort score 66/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Quebec City
Economy and jobs profile for Quebec City — regional center, economy score 79/100, key industries including energy, mining, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Quebec City
Education profile for Quebec City — regional education center, education score 73/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Quebec City
Healthcare and retirement profile for Quebec City — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 74/100, retirement score 69/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Arrival planning guide for Quebec City
Practical arrival planning context for Quebec City — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.
Visual guide to Quebec City
Source-attributed visual context for Quebec City using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Summer 2026 travel planning guide for Quebec City
Summer 2026 travel planning checklist for Quebec City — links into arrival planning, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not a weather forecast, events calendar, hotel-price guide, or tourism ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Quebec City
Weekend trip planning checklist for Quebec City — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Quebec City
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Quebec City
Estimate a monthly budget for Quebec City using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Quebec City
Plan a trip budget for Quebec City using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Quebec City
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Quebec City. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Trois-Rivières, Canada
Same region · about 114 km from Quebec City. Explore Trois-Rivières's city intelligence profile.
Sherbrooke, Canada
Same corridor · about 166 km from Quebec City. Explore Sherbrooke's city intelligence profile.
Saguenay, Canada
Same region · about 178 km from Quebec City. Explore Saguenay's city intelligence profile.
Longueuil, Canada
Same region · about 224 km from Quebec City. Explore Longueuil's city intelligence profile.
Montreal, Canada
Same region · about 233 km from Quebec City. Explore Montreal's city intelligence profile.
Laval, Canada
Same region · about 238 km from Quebec City. Explore Laval's city intelligence profile.
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Quebec City FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Quebec City, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Quebec City
Is Quebec City worth visiting?
Quebec City has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Île d'Orléans, Montmorency Falls and Chaudière Falls within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Quebec City?
Quebec City has a high quality-of-life estimate (79/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 79/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Quebec City?
A single resident of Quebec City spends roughly C$2,100 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near C$1,110. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Canada. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Quebec City?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Quebec City is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Quebec City?
Quebec City's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, education and research and healthcare. Quebec City has a regional economy with strengths in energy, mining and technology.
Is Quebec City good for digital nomads and remote work?
Quebec City offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 82/100.
What are the education options in Quebec City?
Quebec City is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Social Sciences and Engineering.
Is Quebec City a good place to study?
Quebec City offers a strong student environment, supported by relatively affordable living, strong quality of life and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Quebec City?
Quebec City has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 74/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Quebec City a good place to retire?
Quebec City offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 69/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Quebec City?
Quebec City has a humid continental climate, averaging about 10.3°C annually with roughly 801 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Quebec City a safe place to live?
Quebec City is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Quebec City?
Quebec City indexes a walkability score of 69 and a cycling score of 66 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Quebec City?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Quebec City include Île d'Orléans, Montmorency Falls and Chaudière Falls. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Quebec City good for families?
Quebec City scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Quebec City?
Quebec City rates 30/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 55/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Île d'Orléans, Montmorency Falls and Chaudière Falls supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Quebec City profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Montreal and other Canadian metros. Its standout dimensions are air quality (82/100) and safety (77/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (76/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Canada country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Quebec City appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- US Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Used where United States city comparisons need air-quality benchmark context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.