🇨🇦 Canada · #289 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kingston

7.2% below the Canada average

Ranked #289 of 546 cities · More expensive than 47.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kingston

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,312/mo ≈ $935 CAD 984/mo ≈ $701 25%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,285/mo ≈ $1,628 CAD 1,714/mo ≈ $1,221 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-7.2% Average
Rent
+0.7% Average
Groceries
-7.8% Average
Restaurants
-4.8% Average
Purchasing Power
+8.4% Strong

Living in Kingston: What to Expect

Kingston is average by global standards (ranked #289 of 546 cities). It is 7.2% cheaper than the Canada average, based on 25 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 80,435 gross take home CAD 5,135/month after tax (23.4% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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