Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kitchener vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby

Burnaby is 16.6% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kitchener ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Burnaby Difference
Cost of Living 45.7 53.3 +16.6%
Rent 28.8 35.6 +23.6%
Groceries 70.5 79.9 +13.3%
Restaurants 65.9 75.0 +13.8%
Purchasing Power 122.0 112.1 -8.1%
Data from 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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