Cost of Living in Kamloops
Summary of cost of living in Kamloops, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,866.2$ (5,330.2C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,080.8$ (1,490.0C$), excluding rent.
- Kamloops is 26.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kamloops is, on average, 47.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.92 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.96 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.81 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.33 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.13 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.69 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.88 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.72 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.33 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.68 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.15 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.66 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.61 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.46 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.73 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.62 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.72 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.50 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 23.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.25 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.81 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 17.50 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.65 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,104.76 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 280.00 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 73.40 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 93.33 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 68.75 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 38.33 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,066.67 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,500.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 92.50 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 81.67 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 118.75 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 156.67 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,920.00 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,590.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,179.80 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,573.33 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 671.61 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 494.19 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,092.81 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.83 | |
Prices in Kamloops
This city had 163 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 30 December 2025
Last update: 30 December 2025
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