Cost of Living in Penticton
Summary of cost of living in Penticton, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,669.7$ (5,026.3C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 990.7$ (1,357.0C$), excluding rent.
- Penticton is 39.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Penticton is, on average, 73.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 85.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 14.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.33 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.57 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.64 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4.24 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.83 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.91 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.79 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.49 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.69 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.55 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.30 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.48 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.24 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.96 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.19 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.66 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.70 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.50 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.50 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.50 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.25 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.25 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 45.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.30 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.04 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 52.93 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) | 26,948.39 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 125.62 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 66.00 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 86.00 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 57.50 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 10.00 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,000.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,400.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 55.00 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 46.67 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 110.00 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 206.67 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,642.00 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,265.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,554.50 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,390.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 350.00 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 400.00 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,008.28 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.75 | |
Prices in Penticton
This city had 132 entries in the past 12 months by 5 different contributors.
Last update: 28 December 2025
Last update: 28 December 2025
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| Cost of Living in New Westminster | 236.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Burnaby | 238.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vancouver | 246.39 miles |
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
deb2000 Swaitkewich
on Sep 02, 2020:
The major employers here in Penticton are tourism and Retail. Wages are very low. Buying a home is out of the question for most people. It's very difficult to find affordable rental accomodation. Rent usually takes from around 40 to 50 percent of a person's income. Your figure is was too low. Unemployment is high. If you have to work for a living, don't come here unless you have a guaranteed job.