Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kingston vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby

Burnaby is 25.1% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kingston ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby Difference
Cost of Living 42.6 53.3 +25.1%
Rent 30.2 35.6 +17.9%
Groceries 60.6 79.9 +31.8%
Restaurants 59.6 75.0 +25.8%
Purchasing Power 132.0 112.1 -15.1%
Data from March โ€“ October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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