Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States vs Kelowna, Canada
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$17 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$12 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.33 (C$4.19) | C$7 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (C$1.08) | C$2.43 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.48 (C$3.12) | C$3.97 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (C$4.78) | C$2.82 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (C$7) | C$13 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (C$3.83) | C$3.21 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (C$1.70) | C$1.89 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (C$2.22) | C$3.29 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (C$2.50) | C$2.64 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (C$2.09) | C$2.63 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,211 (C$1,525) | C$1,961 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $846 (C$1,065) | C$1,723 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (C$275) | C$209 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $845 (C$1,063) | C$1,579 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (C$730) | C$1,147 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (C$167) | C$78 | + 114% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (C$53) | C$64 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (C$518) | C$464 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (C$132) | C$152 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$12) | C$13 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (C$18) | C$25 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$56) | C$72 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$49) | C$83 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (C$123) | C$122 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (C$98) | C$129 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (C$27,903) | C$21,915 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (C$0.92) | C$1.24 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (C$43) | C$67 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | C$23 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$17) | C$21 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (C$122) | C$103 | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.49 (C$5.65) | C$8 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (C$3.69) | C$5.11 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.24 (C$5.34) | C$7 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (C$4.01) | C$5.33 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (C$45) | C$52 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$26 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (C$77) | C$124 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (C$5.34) | C$5.39 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (C$536) | C$610 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.40 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (C$57) | C$54 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$12 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.259
CAD
/
USD
Do you live in Kelowna? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Madrid is 138% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 16% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Halifax is 64% more expensive than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 12% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Santiago is 70% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Paris is 38% more expensive than in Provo, Utah
- Cost of living in Paris is 636% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 77% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Orlando, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Victoria (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Spokane, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Provo, Utah (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Springfield, Illinois (United States)
Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$4,985 ($3,960) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Prices recently added
- Summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) in Geneva costs CHF 70 (24 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Berkeley, California costs $20 (26 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in San Antonio, Texas costs $17 (about 1 hour ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Santiago costs CH$2,990 (about 1 hour ago)
- Daily rate for domestic cleaning help in Seattle, Washington costs $3.50 (about 1 hour ago)
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Mexico City costs Mex$ 32 (about 2 hours ago)