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- Akron, Ohio
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Cost of living in Kamloops, Canada compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kamloops (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 ($12) | $12 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 ($6) | $6 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($6) | $4.43 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.39 ($2.76) | $0.81 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.37 ($2.74) | $2.24 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.05 ($3.29) | $3.41 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($7) | $5.82 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.96 ($3.21) | $2.99 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.14 ($3.36) | $1.37 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.00 ($2.44) | $2.58 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 ($12) | $14 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 ($1.88) | $1.83 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.98 ($1.61) | $1.76 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Kamloops (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,573 ($1,277) | $1,248 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,308 ($1,062) | $819 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$141 ($114) | $157 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,010 ($820) | $885 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$904 ($734) | $563 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$107 ($87) | $99 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 ($42) | $33 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$501 ($407) | $347 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$98 ($79) | $83 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $8 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 ($14) | $15 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kamloops (Canada) is 1% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 ($48) | $38 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 ($34) | $36 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 ($89) | $68 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$89 ($72) | $94 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Kamloops (Canada) is 0% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,833 ($18,545) | $22,686 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 ($0.96) | $0.56 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$50 ($41) | $42 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$17 ($14) | $12 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kamloops (Canada) is 2% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($9) | $6 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($16) | $11 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$70 ($57) | $65 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.17 ($3.38) | $3.01 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.83 ($3.11) | $4.51 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.67 ($2.98) | $3.23 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.55 ($2.07) | $1.74 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 ($15) | $15 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kamloops (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 ($37) | $30 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($22) | $20 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$59 ($48) | $138 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$82 ($67) | $64 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 ($5.66) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.58 ($4.53) | $4.10 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.50 ($4.47) | $4.89 | - 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$400 ($325) | $482 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.00 ($0.81) | $0.56 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$50 ($40) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($9) | $5.92 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 306 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kamloops (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,850
(C$4,741)
in Kamloops
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,600
in Akron, Ohio.
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