Cost of Living in Kitchener
Summary of cost of living in Kitchener, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,960.3$ (5,392.9C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,078.9$ (1,469.2C$), excluding rent.
- Kitchener is 6.5% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kitchener is, on average, 10.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 C$ | |
| 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) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.50 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.75 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.85 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.92 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.88 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.27 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.66 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.96 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.61 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.45 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.58 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.07 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.46 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.90 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.67 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.35 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.53 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.59 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.36 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.80 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.75 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 94.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.44 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,779.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,641.72 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 198.21 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 54.86 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 82.83 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 60.63 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 38.33 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 23.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 768.67 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 23,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 77.35 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 51.75 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.72 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 141.85 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,890.00 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,755.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,770.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,355.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 526.32 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 462.85 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,209.21 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.39 | |
Prices in Kitchener
This city had 317 entries in the past 12 months by 29 different contributors.
Last update: 10 February 2026
Last update: 10 February 2026
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