Cost of living in Kelowna, Canada vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kelowna (Canada) is 34% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 ($14) | $19 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($10) | $9 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.24) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 ($1.95) | $1.69 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.97 ($3.18) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.82 ($2.26) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 ($10) | $10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.21 ($2.57) | $4.89 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.89 ($1.51) | $2.41 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.29 ($2.63) | $3.43 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($16) | $16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 ($2.11) | $2.56 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.63 ($2.10) | $4.30 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Kelowna (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,191 ($1,753) | $2,610 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,799 ($1,439) | $1,963 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$209 ($167) | $279 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,579 ($1,263) | $1,732 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,147 ($917) | $1,316 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$78 ($63) | $143 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$64 ($52) | $41 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$464 ($371) | $450 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$152 ($122) | $132 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 ($21) | $26 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kelowna (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 ($61) | $66 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$83 ($66) | $75 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 ($98) | $101 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$129 ($103) | $172 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kelowna (Canada) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,915 ($17,533) | $25,902 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 ($0.99) | $1.03 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 ($53) | $42 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kelowna (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 ($17) | $29 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 ($82) | $115 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.11 ($4.09) | $4.89 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 ($5.53) | $5.81 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$5.33 ($4.27) | $5.70 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.48 ($1.99) | $2.05 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($20) | $25 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kelowna (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 ($42) | $58 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($21) | $26 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$124 ($100) | $123 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$87 ($70) | $110 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($8) | $13 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.39 ($4.31) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.56) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$610 ($488) | $429 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 ($0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 ($43) | $51 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 ($9) | $10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 158 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,800 in Maui you would need to make just about $6,056 (C$7,570) in Kelowna.
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