Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$19) | C$23 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (C$1.68) | C$3.59 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.77 (C$3.95) | C$4.03 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.84 (C$5.48) | C$5.14 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.22 (C$7) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (C$4.91) | C$4.04 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (C$2.60) | C$2.64 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (C$4.06) | C$3.58 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$20) | C$15 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.01 (C$2.87) | C$2.61 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (C$2.82) | C$1.67 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,247 (C$3,207) | C$2,271 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,775 (C$2,534) | C$1,690 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (C$298) | C$203 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,909 (C$2,725) | C$1,381 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,487 (C$2,123) | C$1,054 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $153 (C$218) | C$155 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (C$72) | C$57 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $302 (C$431) | C$344 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (C$202) | C$121 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (C$23) | C$10 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$22) | C$22 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (C$60) | C$54 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (C$76) | C$40 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (C$122) | C$102 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (C$123) | C$106 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,352 (C$29,050) | C$24,467 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (C$1.27) | C$1.60 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (C$106) | C$92 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $41 (C$59) | C$29 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (C$14) | C$12 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (C$29) | C$14 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (C$177) | C$74 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (C$4.93) | C$5.28 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.59 (C$8) | C$4.87 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.81 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (C$2.82) | C$2.71 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$35) | C$22 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (C$76) | C$47 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$37) | C$28 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $150 (C$214) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (C$104) | C$89 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$16) | C$11 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (C$7) | C$4.79 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.31 (C$8) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $364 (C$520) | C$569 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (C$0.34) | C$0.33 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (C$54) | C$39 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 141 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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