Cost of living in Kelowna (Canada) is 40% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Kelowna (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.55 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 1.66 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (CHF 4.43) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.64 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 4.18 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.81 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 4.80 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.11 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 3.53 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.09 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 2.84 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$34 (CHF 23) | CHF 16 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.94 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.79 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.85 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 2.72 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kelowna (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,773 (CHF 1,881) | CHF 3,713 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,260 (CHF 1,533) | CHF 2,983 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$205 (CHF 139) | CHF 202 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,903 (CHF 1,290) | CHF 2,383 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,226 (CHF 831) | CHF 1,633 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$92 (CHF 63) | CHF 152 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (CHF 50) | CHF 45 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$459 (CHF 311) | CHF 594 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$137 (CHF 93) | CHF 116 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (CHF 19) | CHF 25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kelowna (Canada) is 28% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 (CHF 59) | CHF 108 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$68 (CHF 46) | CHF 54 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 (CHF 84) | CHF 126 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$184 (CHF 124) | CHF 189 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Kelowna (Canada) is 40% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,915 (CHF 14,863) | CHF 32,454 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.93 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 (CHF 45) | CHF 66 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (CHF 14) | CHF 35 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kelowna (Canada) is 37% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$102 (CHF 69) | CHF 125 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 9 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.38 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 4.29 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 4.96 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.33 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 3.99 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.34 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 3.99 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (CHF 20) | CHF 39 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kelowna (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kelowna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (CHF 38) | CHF 88 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (CHF 19) | CHF 38 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$124 (CHF 84) | CHF 119 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$92 (CHF 62) | CHF 117 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 24 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 4.87 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 8 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$610 (CHF 414) | CHF 589 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (CHF 0.27) | CHF 0.33 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (CHF 42) | CHF 92 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 258 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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