🇨🇦 Canada · #230 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kelowna

Close to the Canada average

Ranked #230 of 538 cities · More expensive than 57.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kelowna

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,324/mo ≈ $950 CAD 993/mo ≈ $713 25%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,305/mo ≈ $1,654 CAD 1,729/mo ≈ $1,241 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.0% Average
Rent
+2.2% Average
Groceries
+1.5% Average
Restaurants
-0.8% Average
Purchasing Power
-5.8% Average

Living in Kelowna: What to Expect

Kelowna is average by global standards (ranked #230 of 538 cities). It is 1.0% more expensive than the Canada average, based on 24 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 80,522 gross take home CAD 5,098/month after tax (24% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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