Pricing & transparency
How much does a marketing agency cost in Quebec?
Ranges vary widely, but a serious proposal should make it easy to understand what you are paying for, what is included and how success will be measured.
Short answer
In Quebec, monthly agency support generally ranges from CAD $1,500 to $8,000. A one-off engagement—an audit, strategy sprint or automation build—usually ranges from CAD $2,500 to $15,000. The right budget mainly depends on scope, expertise and the level of execution required.
The three common pricing models
A one-off project suits a defined objective: diagnostic, positioning, sales-journey redesign or system implementation. A monthly retainer suits work where strategy, execution and optimization need to move together. Hourly billing can work for a precise intervention, but makes the final cost less predictable.
- One-off project: generally CAD $2,500 to $15,000.
- Monthly support: generally CAD $1,500 to $8,000 per month.
- At ARKHÉ: one-off engagements start at CAD $3,000 and monthly support starts at CAD $2,500.
What actually changes the price
Two proposals with the same label can cover very different work. The number of markets, content volume, technical integrations, customer research and senior involvement all affect price. Compare scope and accountability, not only the total at the bottom of the page.
How to avoid budget overruns
Ask for written scope that states what is included and excluded, a fixed price for that scope, and a clear rule for additional requests. Also ask who will actually work on your account and in what form the assets will be handed over.
- Which business outcome should this engagement improve?
- Which deliverables are included, and which are not?
- How is out-of-scope work approved?
- Which indicators will be tracked at 30, 60 and 90 days?