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Kingston vs London Cost of Living (2026)

London is about 5% more expensive than Kingston, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,750 a month in London vs $1,650 in Kingston.

The Verdict

Living in London is 5% more expensive than living in Kingston overall.

Kingston / month

$2,145

London / month

$2,255

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kingston $

Salary in Kingston

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in London

$105,389

Take-home $77,899 · $6,492/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in London you'd need $5,389 more a year (+5%).

Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.

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1-Bed City Center

Kingston

$1,650

6% more expensive

London

$1,750

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kingston

$410

0% more expensive

London

$410

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kingston

$85

12% more expensive

London

$95

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