Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$17) | C$17 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (C$4.65) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (C$0.98) | C$2.43 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (C$3.28) | C$3.97 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (C$5.01) | C$2.82 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$13 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (C$4.73) | C$3.21 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (C$2.13) | C$1.89 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (C$3.64) | C$3.29 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.46 (C$1.84) | C$2.64 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (C$2.45) | C$2.63 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,785 (C$2,251) | C$1,961 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,309 (C$1,650) | C$1,723 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (C$174) | C$209 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,159 (C$1,461) | C$1,579 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $816 (C$1,029) | C$1,147 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (C$89) | C$78 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (C$50) | C$64 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (C$416) | C$464 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (C$129) | C$152 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$13 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (C$22) | C$25 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$51) | C$72 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (C$77) | C$83 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (C$117) | C$122 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (C$126) | C$129 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,164 (C$29,204) | C$21,915 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (C$0.76) | C$1.24 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$24) | C$23 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (C$106) | C$21 | + 405% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (C$132) | C$103 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (C$5.01) | C$5.11 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (C$3.52) | C$5.33 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (C$2.70) | C$2.48 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$25 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$58) | C$52 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$32) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (C$134) | C$124 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$84) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (C$5.67) | C$5.39 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (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 | $81 (C$103) | C$54 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.91 (C$7) | C$12 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 189 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,600 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,376 ($4,264) in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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