Cost of Living Comparison Between Saskatoon and Kelowna 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kelowna are 4.4% lower than in Saskatoon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kelowna are 4.0% higher than in Saskatoon | |
| Rent Prices in Kelowna are 27.8% higher than in Saskatoon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kelowna are 5.0% lower than in Saskatoon | |
| Groceries Prices in Kelowna are 6.2% higher than in Saskatoon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kelowna is 13.9% lower than in Saskatoon | |
Restaurants | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.50 C$ | 13.00 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.00 C$ | 5.10 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 C$ | 3.17 C$ | +18.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.19 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +14.4 % |
Markets | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.48 C$ | 10.69 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.10 C$ | 3.57 C$ | +15.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 1.78 C$ | -25.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.48 C$ | 4.91 C$ | +9.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.38 C$ | 7.68 C$ | +42.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.45 C$ | 8.24 C$ | +10.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.68 C$ | 11.35 C$ | +30.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.56 C$ | 2.83 C$ | +10.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 C$ | 0.87 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.08 C$ | 2.17 C$ | +4.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.68 C$ | 2.28 C$ | +35.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.14 C$ | 0.50 C$ | -56.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.31 C$ | 1.25 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.41 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +17.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.52 C$ | 1.81 C$ | -28.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.49 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.55 C$ | 3.35 C$ | -26.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.33 C$ | 3.93 C$ | -26.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 17.50 C$ | -12.5 % |
Transportation | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.12 C$ | 2.50 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 C$ | 70.00 C$ | -22.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 3.80 C$ | -15.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 C$ | 3.89 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 C$ | 46.67 C$ | +133.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.73 C$ | 6.60 C$ | +15.2 % |
| 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) | 28,661.94 C$ | 27,382.58 C$ | -4.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 326.44 C$ | 168.93 C$ | -48.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 90.70 C$ | 69.38 C$ | -23.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 100.40 C$ | 97.12 C$ | -3.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.14 C$ | 53.83 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.67 C$ | 30.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | ? | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,900.00 C$ | 14,000.00 C$ | +0.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.00 C$ | 76.29 C$ | -13.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 75.25 C$ | 56.25 C$ | -25.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 142.86 C$ | 112.23 C$ | -21.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 183.33 C$ | 187.50 C$ | +2.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,487.50 C$ | 1,865.23 C$ | +25.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,283.75 C$ | 1,549.67 C$ | +20.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,400.00 C$ | 2,990.00 C$ | +24.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,928.00 C$ | 2,668.18 C$ | +38.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 344.00 C$ | 810.23 C$ | +135.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 226.00 C$ | 510.90 C$ | +126.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Saskatoon Edit |
Kelowna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,666.25 C$ | 3,284.89 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.97 | 7.00 | +0.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | March 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 42 | 58 |
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