Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 (C$21) | C$15 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (C$11) | C$9 | 23% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.69 (C$5.97) | C$5.74 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.03 (C$1.31) | C$2.61 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.74 (C$3.49) | C$3.53 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.41 (C$5.62) | C$3.57 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (C$9) | C$9 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.45 (C$4.39) | C$4.00 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.77 (C$2.25) | C$3.05 | 26% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.35 (C$4.26) | C$4.24 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (C$19) | C$16 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.30 (C$2.93) | C$2.41 | 22% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.34 (C$2.98) | C$2.23 | 33% |
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Washington D.C. (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,748 (C$3,500) | C$1,996 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,131 (C$2,714) | C$1,244 | 118% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $174 (C$221) | C$220 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,112 (C$2,690) | C$1,346 | 100% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,656 (C$2,109) | C$1,009 | 109% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $118 (C$151) | C$119 | 27% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $57 (C$73) | C$58 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $279 (C$355) | C$467 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $115 (C$147) | C$171 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $14 (C$17) | C$13 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $30 (C$39) | C$22 | 80% |
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Washington D.C. (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $46 (C$59) | C$63 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (C$50) | C$38 | 31% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $90 (C$114) | C$98 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $133 (C$169) | C$100 | 68% |
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Washington D.C. (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,506 (C$28,662) | C$23,254 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.60 (C$0.76) | C$1.23 | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $141 (C$179) | C$67 | 166% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $21 (C$27) | C$21 | 32% |
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Washington D.C. (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $8 (C$10) | C$10 | 3% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $19 (C$25) | C$16 | 55% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $108 (C$137) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (C$8) | C$9 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.24 (C$5.40) | C$4.39 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.36 (C$5.55) | C$5.50 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.72 (C$6) | C$3.15 | 91% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.08 (C$2.65) | C$2.35 | 13% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $27 (C$35) | C$17 | 105% |
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Washington D.C. (United States) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $53 (C$68) | C$47 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $28 (C$36) | C$26 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $263 (C$335) | C$96 | 250% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $97 (C$123) | C$86 | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $14 (C$18) | C$8 | 138% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.42 (C$7) | C$4.75 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $8 (C$10) | C$7 | 51% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $443 (C$564) | C$544 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.19 (C$0.24) | C$0.51 | 53% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $81 (C$103) | C$51 | 100% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 (C$11) | C$12 | 9% |
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For example, you would need at least C$8,616 ($6,765) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,600 in Kingston.