In Waterloo, Canada, a family of four typically needs around $4763 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2095 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Waterloo is 47% more expensive overall.
Waterloo is 9% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Waterloo is, on average, 1% lower than in Columbus.
Waterloo tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of high costs in Waterloo is rent and utilities, which significantly exceed typical expenses in other regions.
Food costs in Waterloo are 18% higher than the European benchmark, impacting overall living expenses.
Public transport in Waterloo is 18% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more economical option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.7 $ |
| Dinner | 73.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.78 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.8 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.01 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 15.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.79 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 68.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 57.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 118 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 179 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 54.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,140 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,131 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,345 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,443 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,063 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,517 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,936 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.88% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 13.5 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 908 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,419 $ |