Cost of living in Kelowna, Canada vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kelowna (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 ($15) | $17 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($8) | $10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 ($4.24) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.34 ($1.65) | $1.69 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.79 ($2.68) | $5.99 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.03 ($2.14) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($8) | $10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.31 ($2.34) | $4.88 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.94 ($1.37) | $2.46 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.35 ($2.36) | $3.30 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 ($14) | $16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.42 ($1.71) | $2.45 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.51 ($1.77) | $4.34 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Kelowna (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,194 ($1,549) | $2,550 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,837 ($1,297) | $1,846 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$209 ($147) | $274 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,579 ($1,115) | $1,691 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,146 ($809) | $1,289 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$78 ($55) | $142 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$66 ($47) | $41 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$521 ($368) | $450 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$161 ($114) | $132 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 ($18) | $26 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kelowna (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 ($48) | $66 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$77 ($55) | $75 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$119 ($84) | $100 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$127 ($90) | $181 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kelowna (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,415 ($15,119) | $25,902 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.34 ($0.94) | $1.02 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$64 ($45) | $43 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 ($16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kelowna (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($8) | $12 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$14 ($10) | $28 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 ($67) | $115 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($5.46) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.26 ($3.01) | $5.06 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.43 ($3.83) | $5.65 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.48 ($3.16) | $5.11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.25 ($1.59) | $1.99 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kelowna (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 ($37) | $57 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($19) | $25 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$114 ($80) | $202 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$85 ($60) | $97 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.23 ($3.69) | $5.90 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($4.66) | $6 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$620 ($437) | $429 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 ($0.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 ($39) | $51 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 170 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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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 $5,359 (C$7,591) in Kelowna.
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