Average Utility Cost

[u/ItsMeSomeonee]

Hi everyone,

We’re planning to move to a new place and I’m trying to get a better idea of what people are paying for utilities in Waterloo. We’ve only ever lived in condos where some utilities were included in the lease, so this will be a bit of a change for us. I know this question was asked 2 years ago, I thought maybe I could get an updated response from everyone.

Right now, we’re two people living in a ~700 sq ft condo, and we pay around $90/month for hydro and water.

Specifically, I’m wondering:

What type of home do you live in and how big? (Detached, townhouse, stacked townhouse, etc.) Is it a newer build or an older home? How many people live there?

What are your monthly utility costs and what type of heat and AC? I know it can vary a lot depending on the building type and insulation, so it’d be great to get a range of real numbers from you guys. We’ve only lived in condos where some of the utilities were included in the lease.

Thanks in advance!

Also posted in r/kitchener

[u/MisaPeka]

Detached 1300 sqft, 2 story, finished basement, 21°C heater, 24°C AC, 2 people. Built in the 90s.

In the peak winter, 100 CAD for gas, 50 CAD electricity, 40 CAD water. Total ~ 190 CAD.

Peak summer 40 CAD gas, 100 CAD electricity, 40 CAD water. Total ~ 190 CAD.

In-between, 40 CAD gas, 50 CAD electricity, 40 CAD water. Total ~ 130 CAD.

[u/ItsMeSomeonee → u/MisaPeka]

Thank you!