Cost of living in Kamloops, Canada vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kamloops (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$9 (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (€4.98) | €3.67 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 (€1.94) | €0.97 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.65 (€2.40) | €2.28 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.86 (€2.53) | €1.87 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (€5.45) | €5.47 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.99 (€2.62) | €1.70 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.81 (€2.50) | €1.22 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (€1.83) | €1.71 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.38 (€1.56) | €2.45 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.74 (€1.14) | €1.18 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Kamloops (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,428 (€937) | €1,020 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,170 (€768) | €836 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$133 (€88) | €155 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,080 (€709) | €779 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$902 (€592) | €531 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$79 (€52) | €123 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$57 (€37) | €29 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$490 (€322) | €383 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$91 (€60) | €117 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€7) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (€13) | €10 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kamloops (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$58 (€38) | €79 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 (€26) | €43 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 (€69) | €93 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$83 (€55) | €129 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kamloops (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,833 (€14,984) | €23,515 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (€0.82) | €1.34 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$48 (€32) | €48 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 (€12) | €28 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kamloops (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (€6.00) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (€13) | €9 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$84 (€55) | €26 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (€4.97) | €4.50 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.63 (€3.04) | €3.72 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.58 (€3.01) | €3.39 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.63 (€2.38) | €1.36 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (€1.61) | €2.40 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (€13) | €22 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kamloops (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (€31) | €35 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (€18) | €21 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$63 (€41) | €48 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$78 (€51) | €51 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (€4.66) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.58 (€3.66) | €3.09 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.50 (€3.61) | €4.65 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$497 (€326) | €438 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.00 (€0.66) | €0.23 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$50 (€33) | €27 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 42 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kamloops (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,908 (C$4,432) in Kamloops.
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