Cost of living in Kamloops is 15% lower than in Vancouver (without rent).
Rent in Kamloops is 26% cheaper than in Vancouver.
Cost of living including rent in Kamloops is 22% lower than in Vancouver.
Food in Kamloops is 9% cheaper than in Vancouver.
Transport in Kamloops is 44% cheaper than in Vancouver.
| Kamloops | Vancouver | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kamloops | Vancouver | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.3 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.27 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.51 $ | 2.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.15 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.31 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.58 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.5 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.65 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.47 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37 $ | 99.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.8 $ | 15.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.6 $ | 143 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.17 $ | 9.25 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.87 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.82 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98 $ | 80.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
150 $ | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.9 $ | 59.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 905 $ | 1,330 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,567 $ | 2,287 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,136 $ | 1,486 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,893 $ | 2,447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,864 $ | 3,392 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,696 $ | 3,204 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,535 $ | 4,649 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.78 % | 6.58 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.7 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 13.5 $ | 16.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.8 $ | 94.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.6 $ | 39.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 744 $ | 1,684 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,954 $ | 16,631 $ |