Cost of living in Kelowna (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Kelowna (Canada) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Maui | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 ($16) | $29 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 ($10) | $13 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($5.97) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.78 ($2.08) | $2.34 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 ($4.91) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.24 ($3.17) | $10 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.80 ($3.59) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.21 ($1.66) | $3.69 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.09 ($3.06) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$34 ($25) | $20 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.92 ($2.18) | $5.52 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.85 ($2.13) | $4.88 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Kelowna (Canada) is 52% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Maui | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,497 ($1,869) | $3,882 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,206 ($1,652) | $3,281 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$202 ($151) | $300 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,584 ($1,186) | $2,894 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,295 ($969) | $2,166 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$100 ($75) | $191 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$60 ($45) | $70 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$459 ($343) | $404 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$137 ($102) | $130 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 ($9) | $15 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 ($21) | $46 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kelowna (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Maui | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 ($65) | $79 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$68 ($51) | $65 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 ($92) | $107 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$184 ($137) | $183 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kelowna (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Maui | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,915 ($16,410) | $29,107 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.80 ($1.35) | $1.44 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$67 ($50) | $56 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 ($16) | $36 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kelowna (Canada) is 39% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
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| Kelowna | Maui | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 ($10) | $13 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 ($16) | $16 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$102 ($77) | $162 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.62 ($4.21) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 ($5.87) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.42 ($3.31) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.34 ($3.25) | $2.12 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 ($20) | $51 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kelowna (Canada) is 46% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kelowna | Maui | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 ($42) | $70 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($20) | $32 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$124 ($93) | $85 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$92 ($69) | $160 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 ($8) | $19 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 ($4.55) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.43) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$610 ($457) | $453 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 ($0.30) | $0.62 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 ($46) | $112 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 ($9) | $18 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 295 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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