Cost of living in Kingston
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.53
CA$23.76
|
$14.37
-
$17.96
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$7.18
-
$11.50
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.68
CA$2.41
|
$1.44
-
$4.31
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
CA$1.89
|
$1.08
-
$2.87
|
Kingston - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.26
CA$3.25
|
$1.80
-
$2.87
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.40
CA$7.76
|
$4.74
-
$9.50
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.59
CA$15.22
|
$4.94
-
$13.57
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.79
CA$4.02
|
$2.44
-
$5.02
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.86
CA$9.86
|
$2.44
-
$8.62
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.61
CA$2.32
|
$0.70
-
$2.15
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.45
CA$0.65
|
$0.22
-
$1.63
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.49
CA$2.15
|
$0.65
-
$4.56
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.53
CA$3.64
|
$0.84
-
$2.93
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.52
CA$2.19
|
$0.43
-
$3.45
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.86
CA$1.23
|
$0.46
-
$1.44
|
Kingston - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.08
CA$5.86
|
$3.79
-
$4.29
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.48
CA$82.63
|
$57.48
-
$57.48
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,093.90
|
$24,412.64
-
$24,412.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.90
CA$22.86
|
$15.81
-
$16.17
|
Kingston - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$73.90
CA$106.24
|
$57.48
-
$107.77
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,180.80
CA$1,697.44
|
$898.10
-
$1,436.97
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,185.50
CA$1,704.19
|
$1,005.88
-
$1,436.97
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.74
CA$159.20
|
$58.38
-
$197.49
|
Kingston - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$718.48
CA$1,032.84
|
$718.48
-
$1,436.97
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Kingston - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.75
CA$8.26
|
$5.03
-
$6.11
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.65
CA$5.25
|
$2.16
-
$4.31
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.79
CA$19.83
|
$9.77
-
$25.15
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$37.43
CA$53.81
|
$7.18
-
$71.85
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$10.78
-
$10.78
|
Kingston - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$48.05
CA$69.07
|
$28.74
-
$53.89
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.72
CA$54.22
|
$25.15
-
$43.11
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.42
CA$125.66
|
$71.85
-
$114.96
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$101.49
CA$145.89
|
$68.26
-
$125.73
|
Kingston - Cost of clothing
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