Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (C$17) | C$17 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$12 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.26 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.28) | C$2.43 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.89 (C$4.96) | C$3.97 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.24 (C$5.40) | C$2.82 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.99 (C$6) | C$13 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 (C$3.91) | C$3.21 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (C$2.56) | C$1.89 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (C$3.74) | C$3.29 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (C$2.76) | C$2.64 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (C$2.64) | C$2.63 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,269 (C$4,166) | C$1,961 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (C$2,786) | C$1,723 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $205 (C$262) | C$209 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,206 (C$2,811) | C$1,579 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (C$1,863) | C$1,147 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (C$172) | C$78 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (C$55) | C$64 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (C$383) | C$464 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (C$193) | C$152 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$17) | C$13 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$34) | C$25 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$51) | C$72 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (C$57) | C$83 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (C$119) | C$122 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (C$173) | C$129 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,192 (C$29,551) | C$21,915 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (C$1.25) | C$1.24 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (C$102) | C$67 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 (C$39) | C$23 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (C$21) | C$21 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (C$117) | C$103 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.09 (C$5.21) | C$5.11 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.71 (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (C$5.47) | C$5.33 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (C$2.83) | C$2.48 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (C$27) | C$25 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$58) | C$52 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (C$36) | C$26 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $225 (C$287) | C$124 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (C$105) | C$87 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (C$18) | C$9 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (C$6) | C$5.39 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (C$545) | C$610 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.07 (C$0.09) | C$0.40 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (C$52) | C$54 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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