Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 ($15) | $21 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($9) | $10 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 ($4.61) | $4.11 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.20 ($2.37) | $0.97 | + 144% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.88 ($2.88) | $3.25 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.14 ($3.81) | $5.28 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($5.58) | $9 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.04 ($3.00) | $3.94 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 ($1.96) | $1.82 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.58 ($2.65) | $4.56 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 ($11) | $16 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 ($1.95) | $2.24 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.67 ($1.24) | $1.69 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,265 ($1,679) | $2,096 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,698 ($1,259) | $1,505 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$204 ($151) | $193 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,312 ($973) | $1,365 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,062 ($787) | $974 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$155 ($115) | $146 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$57 ($42) | $55 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$344 ($255) | $307 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$121 ($90) | $122 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 ($16) | $19 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$54 ($40) | $49 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$40 ($29) | $71 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 ($76) | $85 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$106 ($79) | $98 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is about the same as in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,467 ($18,139) | $28,174 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.61 ($1.19) | $0.97 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 ($68) | $64 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$29 ($22) | $18 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($9) | $8 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 ($11) | $16 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 ($55) | $138 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.28 ($3.91) | $4.43 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.87 ($3.61) | $4.98 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.13 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.71 ($2.01) | $2.33 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 ($16) | $21 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Albany, New York | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 ($35) | $49 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$28 ($21) | $24 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$89 ($66) | $80 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 ($8) | $8 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.79 ($3.55) | $4.23 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.04) | $5.28 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $391 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 ($0.24) | $0.27 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$39 ($29) | $34 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($11) | $12 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 224 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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