Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Kingston, Canada (Canada)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$15) | C$15 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 (C$5.11) | C$5.74 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (C$1.52) | C$2.61 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (C$4.37) | C$3.53 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (C$5.43) | C$3.57 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.88 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.17 (C$4.31) | C$3.89 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (C$2.27) | C$3.05 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.82 (C$2.48) | C$4.24 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$21) | C$16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (C$3.18) | C$2.41 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 (C$1.68) | C$2.23 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,077 (C$1,467) | C$1,996 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $849 (C$1,156) | C$1,196 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (C$266) | C$220 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $781 (C$1,064) | C$1,346 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $533 (C$726) | C$1,001 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (C$166) | C$119 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (C$55) | C$58 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (C$438) | C$467 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$123) | C$171 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$12) | C$13 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (C$17) | C$22 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$64) | C$63 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (C$51) | C$38 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$136) | C$103 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (C$108) | C$100 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,332 (C$29,044) | C$23,254 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (C$1.14) | C$1.23 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (C$44) | C$68 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$21) | C$21 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$17) | C$16 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (C$106) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.13 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (C$4.66) | C$4.39 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (C$5.98) | C$5.50 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (C$4.70) | C$3.15 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 (C$2.80) | C$2.35 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$19) | C$18 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$49) | C$47 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (C$79) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (C$72) | C$86 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (C$5.97) | C$4.75 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (C$571) | C$544 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$63) | C$51 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 64 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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