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Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Kingston (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (€5.46) | €5.61 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.59 (€3.57) | €2.94 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.86 (€1.83) | €0.97 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.14 (€2.00) | €2.13 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.57 (€2.28) | €1.37 | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (€5.00) | €5.00 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.73 (€2.38) | €1.75 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.74 (€2.39) | €1.24 | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (€2.07) | €0.63 | + 227% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€10) | €4.94 | + 108% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.33 (€1.49) | €1.39 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.12 (€1.35) | €0.53 | + 154% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 54% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,678 (€1,071) | €678 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,119 (€714) | €439 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$285 (€182) | €89 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,271 (€811) | €463 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$996 (€636) | €325 | + 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (€75) | €66 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$48 (€31) | €27 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen TV | C$550 (€351) | €414 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$149 (€95) | €73 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (€14) | €10 | + 41% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (€42) | €79 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$40 (€26) | €25 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 (€67) | €65 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$81 (€52) | €73 | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 1% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,601 (€14,428) | €19,000 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.25 (€0.80) | €1.27 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (€41) | €29 | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €54 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (€6) | €4.63 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.00 (€2.56) | €2.78 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.74 (€3.66) | €2.97 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.35 (€2.14) | €1.37 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.22 (€1.42) | €2.01 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (€12) | €11 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$45 (€29) | €25 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (€15) | €12 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (€79) | €44 | + 79% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$80 (€51) | €46 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (€4.79) | €7 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.25 (€2.71) | €2.10 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (€3.87) | €4.64 | - 17% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$800 (€511) | €500 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (€0.30) | €0.17 | + 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (€42) | €29 | + 44% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (€7) | €4.42 | + 61% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,608
(C$4,086)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Almería.
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