Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
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Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
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Berkeley, California (United States) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
$18 (C$23) | C$17 | 36% |
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 | ||
$7 (C$8) | C$7 | 27% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
$1.31 (C$1.64) | C$2.43 | 33% |
12 eggs, large | ||
$5.13 (C$6) | C$3.97 | 62% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
$4.21 (C$5.27) | C$2.82 | 87% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
$9 (C$12) | C$13 | 9% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
$3.60 (C$4.50) | C$3.21 | 40% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
$2.05 (C$2.56) | C$1.89 | 35% |
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$16) | C$19 | 15% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
$2.34 (C$2.93) | C$2.64 | 11% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
$2.78 (C$3.48) | C$2.63 | 32% |
Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
Berkeley, California (United States) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$4,124 (C$5,160) | C$1,961 | 163% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
$2,963 (C$3,707) | C$1,723 | 115% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
$174 (C$218) | C$209 | 5% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$2,882 (C$3,606) | C$1,579 | 128% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
$2,183 (C$2,731) | C$1,147 | 138% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
$109 (C$137) | C$78 | 74% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
$65 (C$81) | C$64 | 25% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
$324 (C$406) | C$464 | 13% |
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 | ||
$26 (C$32) | C$25 | 26% |
Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
Berkeley, California (United States) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
$55 (C$69) | C$72 | 3% |
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) | ||
$103 (C$128) | C$122 | 5% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
$194 (C$243) | C$129 | 89% |
Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
Berkeley, California (United States) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
$24,942 (C$31,204) | C$21,915 | 42% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
$0.99 (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 in Berkeley, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
Berkeley, California (United States) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
$8 (C$10) | C$11 | 5% |
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 | ||
$21 (C$26) | C$25 | 3% |
Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
Berkeley, California (United States) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
$45 (C$56) | C$52 | 8% |
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 | ||
$4.19 (C$5.25) | C$5.39 | 3% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
$7 (C$9) | C$7 | 31% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
$433 (C$542) | 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% |
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For example, you would need at least C$9,290 ($7,425) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,900 in Kelowna.