Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (€11) | €16 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$4.95 (€3.20) | €4.12 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.68 (€1.73) | €1.23 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.77 (€2.43) | €4.06 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.89 (€1.87) | €1.54 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6 (€3.89) | €4.69 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.72 (€1.75) | €1.50 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.86 (€1.20) | €0.98 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.97 (€1.92) | €1.30 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (€11) | €10 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.39 (€1.54) | €2.01 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (€1.46) | €0.62 | + 134% | |
Housing | + 60% | |||
Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,643 (€1,062) | €592 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,341 (€867) | €430 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$187 (€121) | €121 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,032 (€667) | €424 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$831 (€537) | €315 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$118 (€76) | €82 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (€42) | €20 | + 107% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$374 (€242) | €379 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$126 (€81) | €111 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (€14) | €6 | + 117% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$49 (€32) | €78 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (€30) | €22 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$96 (€62) | €80 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$117 (€76) | €89 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,093 (€14,278) | €20,726 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.10 (€0.71) | €1.58 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$84 (€54) | €30 | + 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (€15) | €21 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€8) | €3.14 | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 (€9) | €9 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$74 (€48) | €31 | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (€4.97) | €3.64 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.81 (€3.76) | €4.30 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (€3.30) | €3.74 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.20 (€2.06) | €1.84 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.84 (€1.84) | €2.07 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (€34) | €26 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €15 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$139 (€90) | €45 | + 100% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$71 (€46) | €45 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.79 (€2.45) | €3.80 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (€4.18) | €3.87 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$520 (€336) | €434 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.29 (€0.19) | €0.36 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 (€28) | €41 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (€8) | €4.66 | + 80% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,100 (C$3,250) in Kitchener-Waterloo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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