Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.18 (€3.61) | €4.32 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.85 (€1.29) | €1.42 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.45 (€2.40) | €4.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.01 (€2.10) | €1.94 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6 (€4.53) | €5.62 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.83 (€1.97) | €1.75 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.71 (€1.19) | €1.56 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.95 (€2.05) | €1.58 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.31 (€1.61) | €2.26 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (€1.59) | €1.49 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,641 (€1,144) | €1,114 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,312 (€915) | €675 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$181 (€126) | €191 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,032 (€719) | €638 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$837 (€583) | €484 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$108 (€75) | €100 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$61 (€42) | €24 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$390 (€272) | €438 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$126 (€88) | €122 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (€5.86) | €4.73 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (€16) | €9 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$54 (€38) | €94 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (€34) | €34 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$97 (€67) | €89 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$115 (€80) | €127 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,892 (€15,263) | €20,908 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (€0.77) | €1.52 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (€58) | €33 | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (€16) | €20 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€8) | €8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (€13) | €8 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (€52) | €99 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (€5.84) | €5.09 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.77 (€4.02) | €3.61 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.65 (€3.24) | €3.88 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.05 (€2.12) | €1.61 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.88 (€2.01) | €2.34 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (€15) | €19 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (€37) | €41 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€18) | €16 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$139 (€97) | €94 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$73 (€51) | €57 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.64 (€2.54) | €1.41 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.55) | €4.40 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$544 (€379) | €444 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (€0.26) | €0.18 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$44 (€30) | €50 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (€9) | €5.26 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 187 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is about the same as in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €3,331 (C$4,778) in Kitchener-Waterloo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Verona.
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