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Kelowna vs London Cost of Living (2026)

Kelowna is about 18% more expensive than London, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,750 in London.

The Verdict

Living in London is 15% cheaper than living in Kelowna overall.

Kelowna / month

$2,635

London / month

$2,255

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kelowna $

Salary in Kelowna

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in London

$84,679

Take-home $63,463 · $5,289/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in London you'd need $15,321 less a year (−15%).

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

Kelowna

$2,100

17% cheaper

London

$1,750

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kelowna

$440

7% cheaper

London

$410

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kelowna

$95

0% more expensive

London

$95

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