Kamloops travel budget

Kamloops: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kamloops

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kamloops for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 655* (924 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 1944* (2744 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 3452* (4858 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Kamloops compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kamloops in 2024 is 9% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kamloops in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kamloops by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kamloops

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kamloops is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 36)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 29 to $ 48)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.2 to $ 12)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.3 for 500ml
($ 2.8 to $ 6.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6.3)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 5.5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 2.1 to $ 2.8)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Kamloops

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kamloops is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 3.2/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 4)

210% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 3.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 4.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 7.1 to $ 18)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.4)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kamloops

On average, the price of transport in Kamloops is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.4 to $ 1.9)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.8
( $ 2.8)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 68/24hrs
($ 57 to $ 86)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Kamloops

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kamloops is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 8.8 to $ 15)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 29/hr
($ 22 to $ 36)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kamloops

On average, shopping budget in Kamloops is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 29)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 26 to $ 89)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 59
($ 21 to $ 85)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
$ 299
(fair price: $ 259)
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
$ 274
(fair price: $ 225)
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
$ 404
(fair price: $ 294)
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
$ 352
(fair price: $ 251)
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
$ 677
(fair price: $ 597)
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
$ 713
(fair price: $ 661)



About this information on the cost of living in Kamloops

The information about the cost of living in Kamloops shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kamloops was updated on 11-11-2024.

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