Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas, United States vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$20) | C$17 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (C$5.34) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (C$1.20) | C$2.43 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.40 (C$4.25) | C$3.97 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.66 (C$3.33) | C$2.82 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (C$6) | C$13 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (C$4.44) | C$3.21 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.25 (C$1.57) | C$1.89 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.68 (C$7) | C$3.29 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (C$2.29) | C$2.64 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (C$2.16) | C$2.63 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,376 (C$1,723) | C$1,961 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $940 (C$1,177) | C$1,723 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (C$234) | C$209 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (C$916) | C$1,579 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $649 (C$812) | C$1,147 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 (C$184) | C$78 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$57) | C$64 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $310 (C$388) | C$464 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (C$191) | C$152 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$13 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (C$24) | C$25 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$59) | C$72 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (C$39) | C$83 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (C$118) | C$122 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (C$138) | C$129 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,300 (C$26,664) | C$21,915 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (C$0.73) | C$1.24 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (C$62) | C$67 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (C$35) | C$21 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (C$117) | C$103 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (C$3.96) | C$5.11 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.13 (C$5.17) | C$5.33 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.34 (C$1.68) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$22) | C$25 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$49) | C$52 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$23) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $83 (C$104) | C$124 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (C$66) | C$87 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.99 (C$6) | C$5.39 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.70 (C$4.63) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (C$538) | C$610 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (C$1.25) | C$0.40 | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (C$57) | C$54 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$12 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 244 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,400 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,290 ($4,226) in Amarillo, Texas.
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