Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Kamloops 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kamloops are 1.5% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kamloops are 14.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Kamloops are 34.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kamloops are 3.6% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Kamloops are 10.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kamloops is 12.3% lower than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 29.00 C$ | +16.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 92.00 C$ | -23.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.50 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.50 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.39 C$ | 5.49 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.91 C$ | 3.40 C$ | +16.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 C$ | 2.68 C$ | +2.3 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.46 C$ | 17.07 C$ | +48.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | 3.57 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.43 C$ | -13.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.68 C$ | 5.68 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.40 C$ | 6.25 C$ | -25.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.74 C$ | 8.31 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.16 C$ | 7.59 C$ | -32.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.66 C$ | -4.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.84 C$ | 0.98 C$ | +16.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 2.64 C$ | +10.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 C$ | 2.16 C$ | -28.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.03 C$ | 1.42 C$ | -30.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.72 C$ | 1.35 C$ | -21.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.57 C$ | 4.24 C$ | +18.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.70 C$ | 2.48 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 17.50 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.63 C$ | 5.87 C$ | +26.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.65 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.07 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -0.4 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 2.00 C$ | -36.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 50.00 C$ | -64.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | 3.99 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.83 C$ | 3.81 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.59 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -59.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.45 C$ | 6.42 C$ | -13.8 % |
| 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) | 28,345.04 C$ | 27,613.64 C$ | -2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 153.12 C$ | 254.00 C$ | +65.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.16 C$ | 113.33 C$ | +71.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.69 C$ | 104.25 C$ | +30.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.42 C$ | 75.00 C$ | +30.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.08 C$ | 40.00 C$ | +121.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | -5.6 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,550.00 C$ | 1,000.00 C$ | -35.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,100.00 C$ | 4,000.00 C$ | -80.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.32 C$ | 101.67 C$ | +16.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 62.41 C$ | 81.67 C$ | +30.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 137.77 C$ | 127.50 C$ | -7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 174.85 C$ | 156.67 C$ | -10.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,804.97 C$ | 2,066.67 C$ | -26.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,312.28 C$ | 1,600.00 C$ | -30.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,078.81 C$ | 2,989.80 C$ | -41.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,880.38 C$ | 2,533.33 C$ | -34.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,491.55 C$ | 857.41 C$ | -42.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 961.76 C$ | 591.28 C$ | -38.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Kamloops Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,378.42 C$ | 3,275.40 C$ | -25.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.57 | 7.05 | +7.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 530 | 34 |
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