Cost of living in Kingston, Canada vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$9 (€5.90) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.74 (€3.71) | €4.12 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.61 (€1.69) | €1.23 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.53 (€2.28) | €4.06 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.57 (€2.31) | €1.54 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (€5.88) | €4.69 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.00 (€2.59) | €1.50 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.05 (€1.98) | €0.98 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.24 (€2.74) | €1.30 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.41 (€1.56) | €2.01 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 (€1.44) | €0.62 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,996 (€1,293) | €592 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,244 (€806) | €430 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$220 (€143) | €121 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,346 (€871) | €424 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,009 (€653) | €315 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 (€77) | €82 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 (€37) | €20 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$467 (€302) | €379 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$171 (€111) | €111 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (€8) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (€14) | €6 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$63 (€41) | €78 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$38 (€24) | €22 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$98 (€64) | €80 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$100 (€65) | €89 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,254 (€15,054) | €20,726 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (€0.79) | €1.58 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (€44) | €30 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (€13) | €21 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€6) | €3.14 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (€10) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€5.85) | €3.64 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.39 (€2.84) | €4.30 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.50 (€3.56) | €3.74 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.15 (€2.04) | €1.84 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.35 (€1.52) | €2.07 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (€11) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (€30) | €26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €15 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$96 (€62) | €45 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 (€55) | €45 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (€4.96) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.75 (€3.08) | €3.80 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.30) | €3.87 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$544 (€352) | €434 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.51 (€0.33) | €0.36 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$51 (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €4.66 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 233 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,147 (C$3,316) in Kingston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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