Cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Kingston, Canada (Canada)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$20 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$12 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.94 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (C$1.46) | C$3.05 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 (C$5.73) | C$3.67 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.81 (C$5.21) | C$4.37 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.45 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (C$4.95) | C$4.38 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (C$2.62) | C$2.67 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (C$4.97) | C$3.51 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$21 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (C$3.28) | C$2.91 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (C$2.17) | C$2.43 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,541 (C$2,104) | C$2,293 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,177 (C$1,607) | C$1,415 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (C$309) | C$159 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,120 (C$1,529) | C$1,420 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $838 (C$1,144) | C$1,059 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $136 (C$186) | C$106 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (C$64) | C$54 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (C$381) | C$444 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (C$113) | C$191 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$18) | C$17 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (C$29) | C$21 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $38 (C$53) | C$65 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (C$78) | C$44 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (C$148) | C$104 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (C$134) | C$110 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,464 (C$37,501) | C$28,843 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (C$1.25) | C$1.39 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (C$50) | C$71 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (C$18) | C$23 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (C$32) | C$16 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (C$161) | C$80 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.35 (C$5.94) | C$4.44 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (C$5.63) | C$3.52 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (C$2.61) | C$2.37 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$30) | C$19 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Kingston, Canada (Canada) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | Kingston, Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (C$58) | C$57 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (C$44) | C$25 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (C$98) | C$120 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (C$102) | C$110 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (C$6) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.58 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $463 (C$632) | C$1,232 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (C$0.49) | C$0.51 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (C$45) | C$55 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 78 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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