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Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (€5.84) | €5.61 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.22 (€3.56) | €3.06 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.55 (€1.74) | €1.59 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.19 (€2.18) | €2.10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.05 (€2.08) | €1.41 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (€5.07) | €5.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.36 (€2.97) | €1.69 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.01 (€2.74) | €1.38 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.64 (€2.48) | €0.59 | + 321% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€11) | €4.69 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 (€1.57) | €1.35 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.92 (€1.31) | €0.56 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,611 (€1,098) | €672 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,088 (€742) | €417 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$285 (€195) | €89 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,288 (€878) | €464 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,001 (€683) | €329 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (€81) | €65 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$46 (€32) | €29 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$575 (€392) | €417 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (€107) | €71 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (€15) | €9 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (€44) | €81 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 (€29) | €23 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$91 (€62) | €63 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$81 (€55) | €64 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,601 (€15,412) | €18,833 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (€0.84) | €1.28 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (€45) | €31 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (€12) | €12 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €53 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$12 (€8) | €4.30 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 (€2.92) | €2.62 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (€4.22) | €3.13 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.93 (€1.99) | €1.43 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.34 (€1.59) | €1.97 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (€13) | €11 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (€30) | €26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (€84) | €46 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$78 (€53) | €46 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (€4.72) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 (€2.79) | €2.18 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.75 (€3.92) | €4.36 | - 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (€0.25) | €0.18 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$228 (€155) | €28 | + 454% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (€8) | €5.32 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 189 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,581
(C$3,785)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Almería.
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