VancouvervsKingston
💰
Kingston saves you $1,600/month
47% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Vancouver has 9x faster internet
300 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Temperate vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Vancouver
Kingston
Total Budget
$3,400/mo
$1,800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$2,300/mo
$650/mo ✓
Coworking
$320/mo
$200/mo ✓
Meal Out
$16
$5 ✓
Coffee
$4.5
$3.5 ✓
Kingston is $1,600/mo cheaper (89% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 Vancouver
📶 Internet300 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin2h
🌍 Kingston
📶 Internet35 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Vancouver
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp10°C
Rainy Days161/year
Best months: July, June, August
Kingston
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days229/year
Best months: January, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
4°24°
Apr
8°25°
Jul
19°27°
Oct
10°26°
VancouverKingston
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍Vancouver
🌍Kingston
💰
Monthly Budget
$3,400
$1,800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Winner35 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.1/5
Winner2.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
Winner3.6/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
Winner5/10
👥
Community
large
Winnersmall
5
Vancouver wins
vs
1
Kingston wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Kingston
$1600/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Vancouver
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Vancouver
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Vancouver
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🌍Vancouver
Pros
- +Consistently ranked among the world's most liveable cities with strong healthcare, infrastructure and stability
- +Easy access to world-class nature: mountains, ocean, forests and ski resorts within a short drive or transit ride
- +Fast and reliable fibre internet widely available in the city, suitable for heavy remote work
- +Walkable central neighbourhoods like Downtown, Yaletown and the West End with good transit via SkyTrain and buses
Cons
- −High cost of living with some of the most expensive rents in Canada and rising grocery and restaurant prices
- −Long, dark and rainy winters that can affect mood and outdoor plans
- −Housing market is tight and competitive; good apartments get taken quickly
- −Downtown can feel corporate and busy, with traffic congestion at peak times
🌍Kingston
Pros
- +Birthplace of reggae music and rich cultural heritage
- +English-speaking country with friendly locals
- +Famous Blue Mountain coffee experiences
- +Vibrant nightlife and live music scene
Cons
- −Safety concerns in certain downtown areas
- −Limited coworking space options compared to major cities
- −Internet reliability can be inconsistent
- −High crime rates in specific neighborhoods
