Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Kingston, Canada
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$21) | C$15 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$5.74 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.31 (C$1.65) | C$2.61 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.95 (C$6) | C$3.53 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (C$5.90) | C$3.57 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (C$4.60) | C$4.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 (C$2.61) | C$3.05 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (C$3.98) | C$4.24 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (C$2.85) | C$2.41 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (C$3.52) | C$2.23 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,897 (C$4,922) | C$1,996 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,014 (C$3,807) | C$1,244 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (C$223) | C$220 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,784 (C$3,517) | C$1,346 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,049 (C$2,588) | C$1,009 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (C$138) | C$119 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (C$76) | C$58 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $346 (C$437) | C$467 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (C$162) | C$171 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$13 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$34) | C$22 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (C$65) | C$63 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (C$55) | C$38 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$125) | C$98 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $190 (C$241) | C$100 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,942 (C$31,504) | C$23,254 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (C$1.24) | C$1.23 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $116 (C$147) | C$67 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$20) | C$16 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (C$153) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (C$7) | C$4.39 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$8) | C$5.50 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (C$5.20) | C$3.15 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (C$2.96) | C$2.35 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$29) | C$17 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$55) | C$47 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (C$255) | C$96 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (C$120) | C$86 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$8 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (C$5.18) | C$4.75 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$547) | C$544 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (C$103) | C$51 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$12 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 180 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$9,386 ($7,431) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,600 in Kingston.
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