Cost of Living in Kelowna
Summary of cost of living in Kelowna, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,810.9$ (5,250.4C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,045.5$ (1,440.5C$), excluding rent.
- Kelowna is 37.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kelowna is, on average, 67.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 87.50 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.50 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.50 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.99 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.90 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.79 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.12 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.53 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.47 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.12 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.79 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.37 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.54 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 12.69 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.96 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.98 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.90 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.83 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.74 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.49 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.71 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.99 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.63 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.33 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 70.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.01 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 48.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.63 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) | 25,896.00 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 212.20 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 68.46 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 87.30 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 78.62 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 43.33 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 17.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,450.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 23,000.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 68.33 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 57.50 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.71 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 140.00 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,951.67 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,682.22 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,228.89 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,835.56 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 524.95 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 421.02 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,176.85 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.69 | |
Prices in Kelowna
This city had 337 entries in the past 12 months by 32 different contributors.
Last update: 1 April 2026
Last update: 1 April 2026
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3,200 before tax and minimum wage certainly isn't $20/hr. So maybe $3,000 - tax/cpp/ei etc = $2,500
Now subtract $2,000 rent and you're left with $500. Groceries run $200 a week if you starve yourself and fast a few days.
So if this is the case in Kelowna then we are SLAVES!! Working just to pay Shelter and Food is considered slavery in any city!!