Which place is cheaper, Quebec City or Milan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Milan or Quebec City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Milan and Quebec City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Milan or Quebec City?
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province. It has a dramatic location on the cliffs by St. Lawrence Seaway and the city's Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec is a mid sized city with a population of about 700,000. Most of the economy is administrative and bureaucratic, but the city has a very impressive history as the fortress capital of New France. French is the official language of the entire province, but most people in the tourist areas of Quebec City speak English.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMilan €166Quebec City €118
The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €166, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is €118. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Milan and Quebec City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilan €96Quebec City €68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilan €192Quebec City €136
Compare Hotels in Milan and Quebec City
Looking for a hotel in Milan or Quebec City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Milan Hotel Prices and Quebec City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milan €35Quebec City €15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport€7.00
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
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Taxi From Airport€90
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Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
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Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Milan to Bergamo Airport (BGY) - Departure Private Transfer : $46
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse in Luxury Van: $93
- BELLAGIO:TRANSFER FROM/TO MILAN MALPENSA AIRPORT TO LEZZENO: $376
- BERGAMO ORIO AL SERIO - Milano airport transfer with private Luxury Van: $187
- Basel : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $1,022
- Bellagio : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $280
- Bern : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $743
- CADENABBIA: TRANSFER FROM/TO MILAN MALPENSA AIRPORT: $409
- Cervinia: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $506
- Champoluc: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $484
- Departure Private Transfer: Milan to Malpensa Airport MXP in Luxury Van: $147
- From Bellagio center : Private 1-Way Transfer to Milan: $354
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:
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Parking in Quebec City€3.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Quebec: $229
- Québec Airport (YQB): Transfer to Le Terminal Quebec Port: $229
- Le Terminal Quebec Cruise Port to Quebec - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $195
- Private Arrival Transfer from Quebec Airport YQB: $120
- Private Departure Transfer to Quebec Airport YQB: $120
- Quebec Airport (YQB) to Downtown private transfer: $117
- Québec Airport (YQB) to Le Terminal Quebec Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $114
- Jean Lesage Arrivals Private Airport Transfer: $108
- Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $108
- Private Transfer from Quebec City to YQB airport: $108
- Québec Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- YQB Quebec City Airport Cruise Terminal Train Station Transfer: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Milan or Quebec City?
Prices for flights to both Quebec City and Milan change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMilan €39Quebec City €34
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station€8.60
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Restaurant Pizza€6.60
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
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Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
- Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
- Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $70
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70
- Local Cuisine Cooking Class with Wine: $73
- Fresh pasta experience for children - Cooking Class: $73
- Cooking Course on Fresh Pasta for Aspiring Chefs in Milan: $76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.
- Dinner Cruise with Dance and VIP Option: $132
- Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour: $189
- Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City: $193
- Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City: $193
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Milan €31Quebec City €22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The City Storytelling Experience: Art, History and Myths Come Together: $3.28
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Age-Old Plants: $4.63
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring the Famous Five Days: $4.63
- Giuseppe Verdi in Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.63
- Unique Self-Guided Audio Tour on Alessandro Manzoni: $4.63
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.84
- Milano Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.26
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Milan: $5.48
- Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $5.49
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
Tours and Activities in Quebec City
Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Electric fatbike Tour of Québec City: $111
- Magnificent Montmorency Falls Private E-Bike Tour: $149
- 2-Hour Christmas Magic Tour in Old Quebec: $29
- APP Self-Guided Tours Quebec with Audioguide: $8.74
- Amazing Old Quebec City Classique Walking Tour with 1 Funicular Ticket included: $33
- Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $19
- Beautiful walking tour of Old Québec: $27
- Beyond the Walls Private E-Bike Tour: $179
- Bike Tour to Montmorency Falls from Quebec City: $127
- Bite-Sized Tours: $104
- City & Market Farm Tour from Québec: $34
- Electric Bike Tour of Quebec City: $126
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMilan €24Quebec City €17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
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Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $53
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $88
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $94
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $160
- Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $164
- Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $182
- Barolo wine Tasting, Alba, UNESCO Castle: Small Group from Milan: $207
- Milan Private 3-Hour Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $218
- Milan Private Tour - Duomo with Rooftop, Food & Wine Tasting: $231
Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:
- Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $21
- Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $50
- Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $91
- Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $92
- Quebec City : eTandem Rental on Ile d'Orleans-wine tasting: $116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milan and Quebec City, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Quebec City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Milan is in Europe and Quebec City is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Quebec City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec City and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan than you might in Quebec City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Milan Expensive? and Is Quebec City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Milan or Quebec City?
Milan has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Quebec City. When comparing the sizes of Milan and Quebec City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.