Cost of Living in Kingston
Summary of cost of living in Kingston, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,363.1$ (4,659.6C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 923.6$ (1,279.6C$), excluding rent.
- Kingston is 37.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kingston is, on average, 48.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 16.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.75 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.88 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.79 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.83 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.78 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.07 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.27 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.92 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.74 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.18 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.14 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.90 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.75 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.42 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.86 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.07 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.54 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.94 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.04 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.15 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.62 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.73 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.57 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.43 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,898.67 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 179.69 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 58.89 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 85.00 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 43.83 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12.50 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 733.33 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 62.50 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 47.60 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 125.00 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 127.00 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,918.12 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,624.50 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,130.57 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,190.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 445.93 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 325.16 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,226.31 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.57 |
Prices in Kingston
This city had 405 entries in the past 12 months by 36 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
Last update: 3 December 2025
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| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 114.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ottawa | 121.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oshawa | 127.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gatineau | 129.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whitby, ON | 133.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Markham | 152.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Toronto | 162.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 164.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sainte-Martine | 166.91 miles |
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