Canada
Cost of Living in Kingston
Monthly Total
$2,805
$49,088
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,379
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$48
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,379
$24,133
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$171
$2,993
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$169
$2,958
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$192
$3,360
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$330
$5,775
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$272
$4,760
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$241
$4,218
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$51
$893
Monthly Total
$2,805
$49,088
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