Cost of Living in Penticton

Summary of cost of living in Penticton, Canada:

  • Rent in Penticton is, on average, 57.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 C$ 15.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 100.00 C$ 50.00-150.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 C$ 12.00-14.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 7.00 C$ 5.00-10.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 10.00 C$ 8.00-15.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.52 C$ 4.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.88 C$ 2.00-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.45 C$ 2.00-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 4.21 C$ 2.80-6.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.95 C$ 2.53-5.00
White Rice (1 lb) 3.91 C$ 1.36-6.80
Eggs (12, Large Size) 5.45 C$ 2.50-7.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.95 C$ 3.63-18.14
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.69 C$ 4.54-10.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.41 C$ 4.54-13.61
Apples (1 lb) 2.87 C$ 2.27-7.00
Bananas (1 lb) 1.28 C$ 0.31-2.27
Oranges (1 lb) 3.14 C$ 2.49-4.54
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.90 C$ 2.50-4.54
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.95 C$ 2.27-4.54
Onions (1 lb) 2.34 C$ 1.59-3.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.88 C$ 2.79-5.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.70 C$ 1.00-5.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 20.00 C$ 15.00-25.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 6.50 C$ 5.00-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.50 C$ 3.00-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 18.25 C$ 18.00-18.50
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.25 C$ 2.25-2.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 45.00 C$ 45.00-250.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 C$
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 40.00 C$
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.66 C$ 1.54-1.79
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 33,978.00 C$ 33,978.00-33,978.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 27,921.72 C$ 27,382.58-30,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 140.50 C$ 100.00-226.67
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 67.50 C$ 30.00-100.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 91.67 C$ 50.00-120.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 57.50 C$ 10.00-80.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 10.00 C$ 0.00-20.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.50 C$ 12.95-25.00
Childcare
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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 ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 55.00 C$ 20.00-85.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 46.67 C$ 25.00-85.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 110.00 C$ 80.00-170.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 206.67 C$ 120.00-300.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,489.67 C$ 1,200.00-1,688.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,312.50 C$ 1,000.00-1,800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,359.50 C$ 2,200.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,166.67 C$ 2,000.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 350.00 C$ 300.00-400.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 400.00 C$
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,457.09 C$
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.65 4.45-6.90

Prices in Penticton

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Last update: 27 October 2025
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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.