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- Kamloops
- Akron, Ohio
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Cost of living in Kamloops, Canada compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kamloops (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 ($12) | $13 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($6) | $4.41 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.29 ($2.57) | $0.85 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.58 ($2.79) | $2.58 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.87 ($3.02) | $3.45 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 ($6) | $5.74 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.09 ($3.19) | $3.12 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.83 ($2.99) | $1.64 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.00 ($2.34) | $2.75 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 ($12) | $13 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.37 ($1.85) | $1.83 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.99 ($1.55) | $1.55 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Kamloops (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,573 ($1,227) | $1,169 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,308 ($1,020) | $769 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$141 ($110) | $158 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,010 ($788) | $885 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$904 ($705) | $563 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$107 ($83) | $99 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 ($41) | $32 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$501 ($391) | $356 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$98 ($76) | $85 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kamloops (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 ($46) | $38 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 ($33) | $36 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 ($86) | $70 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$89 ($69) | $95 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kamloops (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,833 ($17,815) | $22,205 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.18 ($0.92) | $0.61 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$50 ($39) | $43 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 ($14) | $14 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kamloops (Canada) is 1% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($8) | $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 ($15) | $11 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$70 ($55) | $61 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($5.99) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.17 ($3.25) | $3.06 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.83 ($2.99) | $4.18 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.67 ($2.86) | $3.23 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.55 ($1.99) | $1.43 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 ($15) | $16 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kamloops (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 ($36) | $32 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($21) | $19 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$59 ($46) | $139 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$82 ($64) | $66 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 ($5.43) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.58 ($4.36) | $4.41 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.50 ($4.29) | $5.01 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$490 ($382) | $433 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.00 ($0.78) | $0.56 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$50 ($39) | $46 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 ($8) | $6 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 344 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kamloops (Canada) is about the same as in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,553
(C$4,554)
in Kamloops
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Akron, Ohio.
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