Cost of living in Kitchener is very similar to Winnipeg (without rent).
Rent in Kitchener is 41% more expensive than in Winnipeg.
Cost of living including rent in Kitchener is 22% higher than in Winnipeg.
Food in Kitchener is 13% more expensive than in Winnipeg.
Transport in Kitchener is 35% cheaper than in Winnipeg.
| Kitchener | Winnipeg | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kitchener | Winnipeg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.4 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.4 $ | 58.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.67 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.96 $ | 2.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.45 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.09 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 9.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.8 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.87 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.6 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.2 $ | 79.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.5 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.3 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.62 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.23 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ | 1.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.6 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
140 $ | 148 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.9 $ | 61.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,175 $ | 801 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,019 $ | 1,333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,337 $ | 810 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,138 $ | 1,459 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,347 $ | 3,190 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,133 $ | 2,819 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,339 $ | 2,464 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.67 % | 6.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.1 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 21.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.6 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.3 $ | 52.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 606 $ | 820 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,003 $ | 12,307 $ |