Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Riyadh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (﷼ 57) | ﷼ 84 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 31 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 22 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.20 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 5.93 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 14 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.14 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 6 | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 24 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.04 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 10 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 4.53 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.58 (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.67 (﷼ 4.60) | ﷼ 2.09 | + 120% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Riyadh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,265 (﷼ 6,248) | ﷼ 10,733 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,698 (﷼ 4,684) | ﷼ 4,334 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$204 (﷼ 562) | ﷼ 970 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,312 (﷼ 3,620) | ﷼ 4,259 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,062 (﷼ 2,928) | ﷼ 3,087 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$155 (﷼ 427) | ﷼ 429 | - 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$57 (﷼ 157) | ﷼ 283 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$344 (﷼ 948) | ﷼ 1,336 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (﷼ 335) | ﷼ 424 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 44 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (﷼ 59) | ﷼ 30 | + 98% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 54% cheaper than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$54 (﷼ 150) | ﷼ 219 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$40 (﷼ 109) | ﷼ 328 | - 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 (﷼ 283) | ﷼ 317 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$106 (﷼ 294) | ﷼ 510 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,467 (﷼ 67,486) | ﷼ 70,974 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.61 (﷼ 4.44) | ﷼ 2.25 | + 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 (﷼ 253) | ﷼ 343 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$29 (﷼ 81) | ﷼ 39 | + 110% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 7 | + 388% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 70 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (﷼ 204) | ﷼ 188 | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ﷼ 24 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.28 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 20 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.87 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 15 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ﷼ 7 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.71 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 22 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 49 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
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Kitchener-Waterloo | Riyadh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (﷼ 130) | ﷼ 152 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (﷼ 77) | ﷼ 102 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 436 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$89 (﷼ 246) | ﷼ 302 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.79 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 27 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (﷼ 19) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 2,406 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (﷼ 0.90) | ﷼ 0.42 | + 111% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$39 (﷼ 108) | ﷼ 436 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 22 | + 81% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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