Cost of Living Comparison Between Kelowna and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 11.7% higher than in Kelowna (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 25.7% higher than in Kelowna | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 55.1% higher than in Kelowna | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 16.3% higher than in Kelowna | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 14.3% higher than in Kelowna | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 5.8% higher than in Kelowna | |
Restaurants | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.84 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.11 C$ | 5.39 C$ | +5.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.17 C$ | 2.91 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.62 C$ | +4.8 % |
Markets | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.69 C$ | 11.46 C$ | +7.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.56 C$ | 3.81 C$ | +6.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.78 C$ | 2.80 C$ | +57.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.03 C$ | 5.68 C$ | +12.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.78 C$ | 8.40 C$ | +8.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.47 C$ | 9.74 C$ | +14.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.35 C$ | 11.16 C$ | -1.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.83 C$ | 2.80 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 C$ | 0.84 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.17 C$ | 2.39 C$ | +10.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.28 C$ | 3.00 C$ | +31.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.50 C$ | 2.03 C$ | +307.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.25 C$ | 1.72 C$ | +37.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.00 C$ | 3.57 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.81 C$ | 2.70 C$ | +49.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.49 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +8.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.35 C$ | 4.63 C$ | +38.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.93 C$ | 4.65 C$ | +18.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.50 C$ | 20.07 C$ | +14.7 % |
Transportation | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 C$ | 3.15 C$ | +26.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 70.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.80 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +5.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.89 C$ | 3.83 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.67 C$ | 36.59 C$ | -21.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.60 C$ | 7.45 C$ | +12.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,382.58 C$ | 28,345.04 C$ | +3.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 168.93 C$ | 153.12 C$ | -9.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 69.38 C$ | 66.16 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 97.12 C$ | 79.69 C$ | -17.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.42 C$ | 57.42 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 18.08 C$ | -39.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | ? | 1,550.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,000.00 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | +43.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.29 C$ | 87.32 C$ | +14.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 56.25 C$ | 62.41 C$ | +10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 112.23 C$ | 137.77 C$ | +22.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 187.50 C$ | 174.85 C$ | -6.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,865.23 C$ | 2,804.97 C$ | +50.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,549.67 C$ | 2,312.28 C$ | +49.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,990.00 C$ | 5,078.81 C$ | +69.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,668.18 C$ | 3,880.38 C$ | +45.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 810.23 C$ | 1,491.55 C$ | +84.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 510.90 C$ | 961.76 C$ | +88.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kelowna Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,293.88 C$ | 4,378.42 C$ | +32.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.00 | 6.57 | -6.2 % |
| Last update: | March 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 57 | 530 |
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