Cost of living
Ontario (United States) compared to Waterloo
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Overview comparison
Ontario (United States)Waterloo
Consumer prices in Ontario (United States) are roughly 2% higher than in Waterloo.
Cost of living
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Waterloo |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,001 | 2,270 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,026 | 6,907 |
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| Without rent one person | 920 | 744 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,283 | 2,487 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,577.81 | 1,665.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,037.17 | 2,321.67 |
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| Food person | 746 | 506 |
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| Food family | 1,480 | 1,920 |
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| Transport person | 100.37 | 96.47 |
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| Transport family | 254.84 | 215.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 61.54 years | 78.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Waterloo |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.49 | 21.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.74 | 68.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.48 | 11.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.84 | 5.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.89 | 6.02 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.51 | 3.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Waterloo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,477.92 | 2,057.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,484.61 | 1,233.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,589.34 | 3,010.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,298.79 | 2,574.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.8 | 108.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 162.81 | 155.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.24 | 66.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Waterloo |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.59 | 5.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,015 | 5,006 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,287 | 3,478 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 | 2.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.08% | 56.91% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.9 | 21.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Waterloo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.08 | 3.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.22 | 3.4 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.28 | 15.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 13.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.15 | 12.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.62 |
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Other
| Item | Ontario (United States) | Waterloo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.81 | 51.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.07 | 13.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 138.28 | 99.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.26 | 22.86 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.6 | 59.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.13 | 96.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,554.04 | 1,415.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,242 | 18,417 |
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