Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$22) | C$17 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$12 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.31 (C$1.64) | C$2.43 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.06 (C$6) | C$3.97 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (C$5.85) | C$2.82 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (C$11) | C$13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (C$4.56) | C$3.21 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (C$2.61) | C$1.89 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (C$4.03) | C$3.29 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (C$2.93) | C$2.64 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (C$3.68) | C$2.63 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,124 (C$5,163) | C$1,961 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,014 (C$3,773) | C$1,723 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (C$212) | C$209 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,882 (C$3,608) | C$1,579 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,183 (C$2,733) | C$1,147 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (C$137) | C$78 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (C$81) | C$64 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $327 (C$410) | C$464 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (C$155) | C$152 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$13) | C$13 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$34) | C$25 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (C$64) | C$72 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (C$55) | C$83 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$124) | C$122 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $190 (C$238) | C$129 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,942 (C$31,223) | C$21,915 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (C$1.23) | C$1.24 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $116 (C$146) | C$67 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (C$20) | C$21 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (C$152) | C$103 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (C$14) | C$8 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (C$7) | C$5.11 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (C$5.15) | C$5.33 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (C$2.93) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$29) | C$25 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$55) | C$52 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (C$252) | C$124 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (C$119) | C$87 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (C$5.13) | C$5.39 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (C$543) | C$610 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (C$102) | C$54 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$12) | C$12 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 266 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$9,290 ($7,421) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Kelowna.
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