Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Kelowna 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kelowna are 2.3% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kelowna are 11.7% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Kelowna are 38.9% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kelowna are 12.3% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Kelowna are 5.5% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kelowna is 31.3% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.50 C$ | 13.84 C$ | +10.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.79 C$ | 5.11 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 3.17 C$ | +31.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +16.2 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.38 C$ | 10.69 C$ | +27.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.95 C$ | 3.56 C$ | +20.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 1.78 C$ | -4.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.74 C$ | 5.03 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.73 C$ | 7.78 C$ | +0.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.81 C$ | 8.47 C$ | +24.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 C$ | 11.35 C$ | +31.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.83 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 0.87 C$ | +8.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.17 C$ | -6.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | 0.50 C$ | -64.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 C$ | 1.25 C$ | -7.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.77 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 1.81 C$ | -27.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.24 C$ | 18.49 C$ | +7.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.58 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -26.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.96 C$ | 3.93 C$ | -20.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.60 C$ | 17.50 C$ | -0.6 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 2.50 C$ | -28.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 70.00 C$ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 3.80 C$ | -7.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 3.89 C$ | +38.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 46.67 C$ | +55.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.29 C$ | 6.60 C$ | +24.8 % |
| 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) | 28,467.26 C$ | 27,382.58 C$ | -3.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 288.74 C$ | 168.93 C$ | -41.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 65.33 C$ | 69.38 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.12 C$ | 97.12 C$ | +18.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.17 C$ | 53.42 C$ | -18.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 30.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.50 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -9.1 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | ? | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 14,000.00 C$ | +43.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.96 C$ | 76.29 C$ | +3.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.36 C$ | 56.25 C$ | +16.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 109.15 C$ | 112.23 C$ | +2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.19 C$ | 187.50 C$ | +73.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,354.14 C$ | 1,865.23 C$ | +37.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,162.35 C$ | 1,549.67 C$ | +33.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,219.50 C$ | 2,990.00 C$ | +34.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,793.78 C$ | 2,668.18 C$ | +48.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 382.71 C$ | 810.23 C$ | +111.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 256.71 C$ | 510.90 C$ | +99.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,291.65 C$ | 3,293.88 C$ | -23.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.22 | 7.00 | +12.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | March 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 195 | 57 |
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