Cost of living
Waterloo compared to Alberta (United States)
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Overview comparison
WaterlooAlberta (United States)
Consumer prices in Waterloo are roughly 44% higher than in Alberta (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Waterloo | Alberta (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,270 | 921 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,907 | 2,811 |
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| Without rent one person | 744 | 411 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,487 | 1,101 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,665.88 | 677.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,321.67 | 1,571.28 |
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| Food person | 506 | 226 |
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| Food family | 1,920 | 634 |
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| Transport person | 96.47 | 41.58 |
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| Transport family | 215.34 | 105.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.55 years | 77.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Waterloo | Alberta (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.3 | 1.18 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.91 | 17.24 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.16 | 7.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.3 | 1.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.02 | 1.85 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.07 | 1.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Waterloo | Alberta (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,057.59 | 718.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,233.59 | 454.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,010.32 | 1,511.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,574.08 | 843.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.62 | 62.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 155.14 | 87.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.4 | 77.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Waterloo | Alberta (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.69 | 3.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,006 | 1,343 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,478 | 1,130 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.04 | 0.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.91% | 27.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.42 | 7.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 3.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Waterloo | Alberta (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.72 | 0.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.4 | 4.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.24 | 8.67 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.57 | 2.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.53 | 9.73 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 0.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Waterloo | Alberta (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.57 | 33.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.84 | 7.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 99.01 | 15.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.86 | 4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.13 | 50.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.97 | 127.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,415.67 | 340.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,417 | 16,402 |
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