Cost of living in Kamloops, Canada vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kamloops (Canada) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (€10) | €16 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$9 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (€5.09) | €3.67 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 (€1.98) | €0.97 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.65 (€2.45) | €2.28 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.86 (€2.59) | €1.87 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (€5.57) | €5.47 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.99 (€2.68) | €1.70 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.81 (€2.56) | €1.22 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (€1.87) | €1.71 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.38 (€1.60) | €2.45 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.74 (€1.17) | €1.18 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Kamloops (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,428 (€957) | €1,052 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,170 (€784) | €831 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$133 (€90) | €155 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,080 (€725) | €785 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$902 (€605) | €537 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$79 (€53) | €123 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$57 (€38) | €29 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$490 (€329) | €383 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$91 (€61) | €117 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (€14) | €10 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Kamloops (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$58 (€39) | €79 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$39 (€26) | €43 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 (€70) | €93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$83 (€56) | €129 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kamloops (Canada) is 37% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,833 (€15,313) | €23,515 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (€0.83) | €1.34 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$48 (€32) | €48 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 (€12) | €28 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kamloops (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (€13) | €9 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$84 (€56) | €26 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (€5.08) | €4.50 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.63 (€3.10) | €3.72 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.58 (€3.07) | €3.39 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.63 (€2.43) | €1.36 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (€1.65) | €2.40 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (€13) | €22 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kamloops (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (€31) | €35 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (€19) | €21 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$63 (€42) | €48 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$78 (€53) | €51 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (€4.76) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.58 (€3.74) | €3.09 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.50 (€3.69) | €4.65 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$497 (€333) | €438 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.00 (€0.67) | €0.23 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$50 (€33) | €27 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 45 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,607 (C$3,888) in Kamloops.
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