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Cost of living in Kamloops, Canada compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kamloops (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 | C$14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 | C$6 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.44 | C$2.38 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.58 | C$4.08 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.54 | C$2.62 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.02 | C$3.73 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.99 | C$2.90 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.98 | C$2.89 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 | C$16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.34 | C$2.31 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.98 | C$1.76 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Kamloops (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,573 | C$1,186 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,308 | C$982 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$133 | C$117 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,010 | C$919 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$904 | C$695 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$107 | C$64 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 | C$39 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$490 | C$392 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$93 | C$111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 | C$26 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kamloops (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$63 | C$61 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$44 | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 | C$95 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$95 | C$87 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kamloops (Canada) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,725 | C$22,684 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 | C$1.19 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$50 | C$47 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kamloops (Canada) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$12 | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 | C$7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.00 | C$3.90 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.40 | C$3.90 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.25 | C$3.21 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.92 | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 | C$19 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kamloops (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 | C$43 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 | C$27 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$85 | C$84 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$87 | C$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 | C$9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.18 | C$5.44 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.37 | C$5.57 | - 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$174 | C$141 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.00 | C$2.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$53 | C$34 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 | C$10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 90 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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