- Cost of Living
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- Kingston
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (€5.75) | €5.50 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.22 (€3.47) | €3.06 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.55 (€1.70) | €1.59 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.19 (€2.12) | €2.10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.05 (€2.03) | €1.41 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (€4.95) | €5.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.36 (€2.90) | €1.69 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.01 (€2.67) | €1.38 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.64 (€2.42) | €0.59 | + 311% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€11) | €4.69 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.24 (€1.49) | €1.35 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.92 (€1.27) | €0.56 | + 129% | |
| 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$1,612 (€1,072) | €672 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,091 (€725) | €422 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$335 (€223) | €89 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,183 (€786) | €464 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,284 (€854) | €329 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (€79) | €65 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$48 (€32) | €29 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$654 (€435) | €417 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$176 (€117) | €71 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (€13) | €9 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (€43) | €81 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 (€28) | €23 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$104 (€69) | €63 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$82 (€55) | €64 | - 14% | |
| 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 (€15,028) | €20,143 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 (€0.79) | €1.29 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (€43) | €31 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$15 (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €53 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (€6) | €4.30 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.62 (€3.07) | €2.62 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (€4.11) | €3.36 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.93 (€1.95) | €1.43 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.34 (€1.55) | €1.97 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (€29) | €26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (€15) | €12 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (€102) | €46 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$82 (€54) | €46 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (€5.18) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.08 (€2.71) | €2.22 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.82 (€3.87) | €4.36 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$183 (€122) | €178 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (€0.31) | €0.18 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$228 (€151) | €28 | + 441% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (€7) | €5.32 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 196 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 34% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,007
(C$6,027)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,000
in Almería.
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