Cost of living in Kitchener
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.96
CA$25.82
|
$13.64
-
$25.15
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$8.97
-
$14.37
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
CA$2.63
|
$1.26
-
$2.51
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.52
CA$2.19
|
$1.08
-
$2.87
|
Kitchener - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.38
CA$3.42
|
$1.58
-
$5.03
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.60
CA$8.06
|
$2.51
-
$14.37
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.82
CA$11.24
|
$3.40
-
$13.60
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.94
CA$4.23
|
$2.16
-
$4.31
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.64
CA$8.11
|
$2.16
-
$7.47
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.85
CA$2.66
|
$0.98
-
$2.87
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.51
CA$0.74
|
$0.29
-
$1.30
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
CA$2.33
|
$0.98
-
$2.16
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.28
CA$3.27
|
$0.49
-
$2.93
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.33
CA$1.91
|
$0.33
-
$2.16
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.68
CA$2.41
|
$0.49
-
$2.16
|
Kitchener - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.05
CA$5.82
|
$3.79
-
$4.49
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$67.54
CA$97.09
|
$66.10
-
$68.97
|
| 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) |
$16.88
CA$24.27
|
$16.88
-
$16.88
|
Kitchener - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$53.97
CA$77.59
|
$39.52
-
$84.78
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,441.46
CA$2,072.14
|
$1,293.27
-
$1,544.74
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,269.32
CA$1,824.69
|
$1,077.73
-
$1,365.12
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$108.23
CA$155.58
|
$74.17
-
$125.67
|
Kitchener - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$590.88
CA$849.41
|
$359.24
-
$718.48
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,501.62
CA$17,971.45
|
$12,501.62
-
$12,501.62
|
Kitchener - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.39
CA$7.75
|
$4.31
-
$7.18
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.54
CA$5.09
|
$2.34
-
$5.03
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$10.78
-
$16.53
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.91
CA$48.75
|
$10.78
-
$71.85
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$9.34
-
$17.96
|
Kitchener - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.94
CA$74.66
|
$28.74
-
$71.85
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$26.58
CA$38.22
|
$14.37
-
$57.48
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$79.03
CA$113.61
|
$43.11
-
$118.55
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$110.36
CA$158.64
|
$57.48
-
$179.62
|
Kitchener - Cost of clothing
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