Cost of living in Kelowna (Canada) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in Kelowna (Canada) is 108% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Kelowna | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (8,304 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 126% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (4,332 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (2,677 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.01 (996 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.91 (1,959 KZT) | 873 KZT | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.64 (1,537 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (3,290 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.52 (1,828 KZT) | 795 KZT | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.11 (699 KZT) | 292 KZT | + 139% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.09 (1,356 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 239% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$28 (9,188 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 150% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.94 (975 KZT) | 716 KZT | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.79 (925 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 383% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Kelowna (Canada) is 101% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Kelowna | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,847 (943,177 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,090 (692,429 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$205 (67,791 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,878 (622,138 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,242 (411,308 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | + 102% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$92 (30,635 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | + 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$93 (30,951 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 672% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$459 (151,921 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$137 (45,260 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (4,194 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (8,927 KZT) | 4,146 KZT | + 115% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Kelowna (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Kelowna | Almaty | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$94 (31,211 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$71 (23,445 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (43,892 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$185 (61,420 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Kelowna (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Kelowna | Almaty | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,371 (8,736,834 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.79 (593 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 152% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$62 (20,531 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 308% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (6,940 KZT) | 6,863 KZT | + 1% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Kelowna (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Kelowna | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (4,216 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (6,941 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$102 (33,887 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | + 265% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (2,754 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (1,991 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (2,095 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.33 (1,436 KZT) | 724 KZT | + 98% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.15 (1,044 KZT) | 862 KZT | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (9,592 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Kelowna (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Kelowna | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (18,185 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (9,236 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$124 (41,241 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | + 144% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$120 (39,871 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (4,071 KZT) | 2,481 KZT | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (1,990 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (2,582 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 95% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$610 (202,031 KZT) | 376,792 KZT | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (133 KZT) | 50 KZT | + 164% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (21,912 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (4,317 KZT) | 820 KZT | + 426% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 411 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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