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Comparison of electricity prices

Every year, Hydro‑Québec compares the monthly electricity bills of Québec residential, commercial, institutional and industrial customers with those of customers of the various utilities serving 21 major North American cities.


Lowest rates in North America

Residential customers – Monthly bills for a consumption of 1,000 kWh/month (in CA$)

In Québec, our residential rates are nearly half of those in Toronto, and close to five times lower than those in New York.

Comparison of electricity prices

Rates in effect April 1, 2022.

  • Montréal: $76
  • Winnipeg: $102
  • Vancouver: $114
  • Miami: $139
  • Toronto: $134
  • New York: $360
  • Boston: $377


Detailed report | 2022 Edition

Comparison of Electricity Prices in Major North American Cities [PDF 1.3 MB]

This document is published annually.

See earlier versions

  • Comparison of electricity prices 2021 [PDF 1.6 MB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2020 [PDF 1.3 MB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2019 [PDF 870 kB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2018 [PDF 743 kB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2017 [PDF 1.6 MB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2016 [PDF 692 kB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2015 [PDF 1.8 MB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2014 [PDF 1.7 MB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2013 [PDF 2.4 MB]
  • Comparison of electricity prices 2012 [PDF 880 kB]

Inflation and trends in energy prices in Québec
1963-2021

Inflation and trends in energy prices in québec 1963 and 2021
  • The gray line represents the growth in the price of Oil
  • The black line represents the growth in the price of Gas
  • The green line represents the growth of Electricity
  • The dotted line represents Consumer Price
    Index (CPI)

This graph illustrates inflation rates and energy prices in Québec from 1963 to 2021. Electricity prices follow the inflation curve while oil and natural gas prices show greater fluctuations. Based on information available to date, the Canadian consumer price index is 879. The price index for electricity is 772, compared to 1,110 for natural gas and 2,600 for oil.

Sources: Hydro-Québec, Bloomberg Oil Buyer's Guide and Statistics Canada (2021 data for oil and gas).


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