Cost of living in Kitchener
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.35
CA$25.52
|
$14.68
-
$44.03
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.54
CA$13.27
|
$8.81
-
$14.68
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.20
CA$3.06
|
$1.83
-
$2.56
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.56
CA$2.17
|
$1.10
-
$2.20
|
Kitchener - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.46
CA$3.42
|
$1.85
-
$5.14
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.90
CA$8.21
|
$2.56
-
$14.68
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.08
CA$9.85
|
$4.04
-
$11.11
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.31
CA$4.61
|
$2.57
-
$4.40
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.39
CA$7.50
|
$2.20
-
$7.63
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.89
CA$2.63
|
$1.00
-
$2.93
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.53
CA$0.74
|
$0.33
-
$1.33
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.66
CA$2.31
|
$1.00
-
$2.20
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.32
CA$3.23
|
$0.50
-
$3.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.21
CA$1.68
|
$0.33
-
$1.83
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.72
CA$2.39
|
$0.50
-
$2.20
|
Kitchener - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.08
CA$5.68
|
$3.88
-
$4.38
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$67.52
CA$93.93
|
$66.05
-
$67.52
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,936.06
CA$34,689.80
|
$24,936.06
-
$24,936.06
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.07
CA$22.36
|
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-
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|
Kitchener - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.86
CA$72.14
|
$40.36
-
$73.39
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,472.36
CA$2,048.28
|
$1,321.00
-
$1,577.86
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,296.54
CA$1,803.68
|
$1,100.83
-
$1,394.39
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$108.03
CA$150.29
|
$75.76
-
$140.30
|
Kitchener - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$603.55
CA$839.63
|
$366.94
-
$733.89
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,769.66
CA$17,764.51
|
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-
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|
Kitchener - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.50
CA$7.66
|
$4.40
-
$7.34
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.24
CA$4.51
|
$1.47
-
$5.14
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.01
CA$15.31
|
$11.01
-
$16.88
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$31.70
CA$44.10
|
$11.01
-
$73.39
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.11
CA$16.85
|
$11.00
-
$18.35
|
Kitchener - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.54
CA$68.91
|
$36.69
-
$73.35
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.36
CA$40.84
|
$14.68
-
$58.71
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$77.58
CA$107.93
|
$44.03
-
$110.08
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$97.85
CA$136.12
|
$73.38
-
$132.10
|
Kitchener - Cost of clothing
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