Cost of Living in Kingston
Summary of cost of living in Kingston, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,531.5$ (4,837.7C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 987.6$ (1,352.9C$), excluding rent.
- Kingston is 42.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kingston is, on average, 69.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.50 C$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.50 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.92 C$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.60 C$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
|
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 12.93 C$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.07 C$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.51 C$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.92 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.59 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.09 C$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.14 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.25 C$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.54 C$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.96 C$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.15 C$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.44 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.10 C$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.25 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.15 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.62 C$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.73 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
|
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 C$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.58 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,470.78 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
|
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 179.69 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 60.00 C$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 105.00 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
|
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.83 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.50 C$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
|
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 600.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
|
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.50 C$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.25 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 129.17 C$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 127.00 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,750.00 C$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,587.50 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,840.00 C$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,250.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
|
| 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 |
|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,462.28 C$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.38 |
Prices in Kingston
This city had 326 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 19 June 2025
Last update: 19 June 2025
Sources and References
Moving to Kingston? Explore:
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Belleville | 49.68 miles |
| 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 |
This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Kingston
|
 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Kingston
|
 ItalianoCosto della Vita a Kingston
|
 FrançaisCoût de la Vie à Kingston
|
 EspañolCosto de Vida en Kingston
|
Leave a comment:0 Comments so far