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Kamloops vs London Cost of Living (2026)

London is about 3% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,750 a month in London vs $1,700 in Kamloops.

The Verdict

Living in London is 3% more expensive than living in Kamloops overall.

Kamloops / month

$2,195

London / month

$2,255

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kamloops $

Salary in Kamloops

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in London

$102,727

Take-home $76,075 · $6,340/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in London you'd need $2,727 more a year (+3%).

Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.

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1-Bed City Center

Kamloops

$1,700

3% more expensive

London

$1,750

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kamloops

$410

0% more expensive

London

$410

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kamloops

$85

12% more expensive

London

$95

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