Cost of living in Nantucket (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Nantucket (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $23 (C$29) | C$15 | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $12 (C$15) | C$9 | 67% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $6 (C$8) | C$5.74 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.08 (C$1.37) | C$2.61 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$3.53 | 169% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.40 (C$5.60) | C$3.57 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $17 (C$22) | C$9 | 142% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.16 (C$5.29) | C$4.00 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.50 (C$3.17) | C$3.05 | 4% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $5.64 (C$7) | C$4.24 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $17 (C$22) | C$16 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.88 (C$2.38) | C$2.41 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.40 (C$3.05) | C$2.23 | 37% |
| Housing in Nantucket (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Nantucket (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $4,877 (C$6,199) | C$1,996 | 210% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,770 (C$3,521) | C$1,244 | 183% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $381 (C$485) | C$220 | 120% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,364 (C$4,276) | C$1,346 | 218% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,792 (C$3,549) | C$1,009 | 252% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $303 (C$385) | C$119 | 224% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $65 (C$83) | C$58 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $417 (C$530) | C$467 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $138 (C$175) | C$171 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (C$13) | C$13 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $37 (C$47) | C$22 | 116% |
| Clothes in Nantucket (United States) is 356% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Nantucket (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $70 (C$89) | C$63 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $208 (C$264) | C$38 | 600% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $113 (C$143) | C$98 | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $360 (C$458) | C$100 | 356% |
| Transportation in Nantucket (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Nantucket (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $39,190 (C$49,816) | C$23,254 | 114% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.92 (C$1.17) | C$1.23 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $53 (C$68) | C$67 | 0% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$21 | - |
| Personal Care in Nantucket (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Nantucket (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | C$10 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | C$16 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $15 (C$19) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6.00 (C$8) | C$9 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.97 (C$6) | C$4.39 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | C$5.50 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.00 (C$2.54) | C$3.15 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $3.17 (C$4.03) | C$2.35 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $20 (C$25) | C$17 | 50% |
| Entertainment in Nantucket (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Nantucket (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $90 (C$114) | C$47 | 145% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $48 (C$61) | C$26 | 136% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | C$96 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $50 (C$64) | C$86 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $12 (C$15) | C$8 | 99% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.00 (C$3.81) | C$4.75 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $7 (C$8) | C$7 | 26% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (C$545) | C$544 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | C$0.51 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | C$51 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $13 (C$17) | C$12 | 36% |
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For example, you would need at least C$11,719 ($9,219) in Nantucket to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Kingston.