Cost of living in Kingston, Canada (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 84% | |||
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| Food in Kingston, Canada (Canada) is 84% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Kingston, Canada | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (101元) | 47元 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (68元) | 36元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (34元) | 12元 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.17 (17元) | 12元 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.78 (20元) | 17元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.04 (27元) | 10元 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (55元) | 54元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.38 (23元) | 15元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (14元) | 6元 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.78 (20元) | 6元 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (105元) | 79元 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.04 (16元) | 8元 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.14 (11元) | 10元 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Kingston, Canada (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Kingston, Canada | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,292 (12,063元) | 13,993元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,542 (8,115元) | 8,120元 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$222 (1,167元) | 382元 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,467 (7,720元) | 7,358元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,123 (5,909元) | 4,126元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 (626元) | 193元 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (330元) | 91元 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$437 (2,300元) | 1,862元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$240 (1,264元) | 560元 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$17 (89元) | 34元 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (123元) | 56元 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston, Canada (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Kingston, Canada | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (377元) | 441元 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (242元) | 252元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (578元) | 497元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$116 (611元) | 797元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston, Canada (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Kingston, Canada | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,843 (151,799元) | 154,765元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.36 (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$71 (376元) | 249元 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (123元) | 38元 | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston, Canada (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Kingston, Canada | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (57元) | 28元 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (84元) | 46元 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 (421元) | 242元 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (54元) | 43元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.77 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.66 (30元) | 25元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.52 (18元) | 10元 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.37 (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (115元) | 86元 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston, Canada (Canada) is 103% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Kingston, Canada | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (318元) | 239元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (153元) | 120元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 (856元) | 951元 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$118 (620元) | 200元 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (54元) | 73元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$7 (36元) | 28元 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (43元) | 10元 | + 315% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$1,232 (6,485元) | 3,423元 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.51 (2.68元) | 0.41元 | + 548% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$79 (414元) | 389元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (82元) | 20元 | + 313% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 109 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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