- Cost of Living
- Canada
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- Kitchener-Waterloo
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.37) | €3.88 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.01 (€1.35) | €1.09 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.45 (€2.32) | €1.93 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.75 (€1.85) | €2.12 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$3.25 (€2.19) | €4.85 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.75 (€1.85) | €2.28 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$5.34 (€3.59) | €2.07 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.25 (€2.19) | €0.79 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (€9) | €5.00 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (€1.61) | €2.63 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.50 (€1.68) | €0.93 | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 44% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,640 (€1,104) | €1,000 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,340 (€902) | €2,000 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$119 (€80) | €250 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,025 (€690) | €2,000 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$759 (€511) | €1,311 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$59 (€40) | €70 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$40 (€27) | €37 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$625 (€421) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (€82) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (€5.52) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (€15) | €20 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 (€34) | €85 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$50 (€34) | €37 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$97 (€65) | €119 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (€84) | €104 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 61% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$16,500 (€11,105) | €23,835 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (€0.72) | €1.72 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$76 (€51) | €147 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (€17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€9) | €5.00 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$10 (€7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$35 (€24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €5.45 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (€4.47) | €3.20 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (€3.83) | €2.80 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (€2.86) | €0.80 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.44 (€2.32) | €2.50 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (€15) | €25 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (€35) | €41 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €18 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (€99) | €76 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$68 (€45) | €90 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.53 (€2.38) | €3.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.00 (€3.37) | €3.71 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$158 (€106) | €154 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (€0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 (€29) | €16 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (€5.72) | €6 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 213 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,300
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,002
(C$2,975)
in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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