- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Netherlands
- Kitchener-Waterloo
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 20% 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) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.23 (€3.55) | €3.83 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.35 (€0.92) | €1.22 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.55 (€2.41) | €1.95 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.36 (€1.60) | €2.09 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.56 (€3.10) | €4.33 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.64 (€1.80) | €2.29 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.62 (€1.10) | €1.75 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.73 (€1.86) | €0.70 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$13 (€8) | €4.50 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (€1.63) | €2.50 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.52 (€1.71) | €0.87 | + 98% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,605 (€1,091) | €1,149 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,388 (€943) | €1,167 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$142 (€97) | €225 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$964 (€655) | €2,000 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$810 (€551) | €1,311 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$202 (€137) | €70 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$50 (€34) | €37 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$625 (€425) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (€83) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (€5.20) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (€15) | €15 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 37% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$51 (€34) | €85 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (€28) | €37 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$89 (€60) | €119 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$118 (€81) | €104 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 57% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$20,310 (€13,810) | €23,835 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (€0.73) | €1.72 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$82 (€56) | €147 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 (€16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€9) | €5.00 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$10 (€7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$35 (€24) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €3.23 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (€4.51) | €2.23 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (€3.87) | €1.90 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (€2.89) | €0.90 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.44 (€2.34) | €1.75 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (€15) | €25 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (€36) | €41 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (€16) | €21 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (€100) | €49 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$50 (€34) | €90 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.21 (€2.18) | €3.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6.00 (€4.08) | €3.71 | + 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$1,501 (€1,021) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (€0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$43 (€30) | €21 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 248 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,365
(C$3,478)
in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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