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About Kingston

Kingston, Canada 🇨🇦 is a charming mid-sized city on Lake Ontario, great for digital nomads who want a calm, walkable base with good Wi‑Fi, cafés, and a strong university vibe ☕️📶. It’s safer and cheaper than Toronto, with easy access to nature, waterfront views, and a relaxed work-life balance 🌊💻

Through the year

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-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 68 mm Feb: 80 mm Mar: 85 mm Apr: 109 mm May: 81 mm Jun: 87 mm Jul: 115 mm Aug: 95 mm Sep: 64 mm Oct: 78 mm Nov: 74 mm Dec: 101 mm Jan: -1°C / -9°C Feb: -0°C / -9°C Mar: 5°C / -4°C Apr: 12°C / 3°C May: 18°C / 9°C Jun: 23°C / 15°C Jul: 26°C / 18°C Aug: 25°C / 18°C Sep: 22°C / 14°C Oct: 15°C / 9°C Nov: 7°C / 1°C Dec: 2°C / -5°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 4.0
Internet Speed 8.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.7
Safety 8.7
Weather 6.4
Accommodation Cost 3.8
Nomad Friendly 5.1
Female Friendly 8.5
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Kingston
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,006.19 per month
Coworking Space $179.68 per month
Coffee $3.23 per cup
Beer $5.03 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12.94 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $64.68 per month
Mobile Plan $35.94 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $50.31 per month

Other cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Montreal $3,481 7.3 Compare
2 Toronto $5,070 6.8 Compare
3 Vancouver $4,920 6.7 Compare
4 Calgary $4,108 6.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Buffalo US United States $2,910 6.0 Compare
2 Toronto CA Canada $5,070 6.8 Compare
3 Oshawa CA Canada $3,849 5.8 Compare
4 Ottawa CA Canada $4,348 6.5 Compare

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