- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Australia
- Whitehorse
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Whitehorse, Canada compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$5.18 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (AU$2.34) | AU$1.56 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (AU$4.09) | AU$4.38 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.54 (AU$4.63) | AU$5.29 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (AU$12) | AU$4.77 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.83 (AU$4.93) | AU$4.26 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.15 (AU$3.22) | AU$5.56 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.02 (AU$4.10) | AU$5.58 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 29% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$3.24 (AU$3.31) | AU$3.71 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.00 (AU$2.04) | AU$3.01 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,778 (AU$1,816) | AU$2,563 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,483 (AU$1,515) | AU$1,656 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$236 (AU$241) | AU$264 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,020 (AU$1,042) | AU$1,421 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$858 (AU$877) | AU$1,042 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$446 (AU$456) | AU$132 | + 245% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$95 (AU$97) | AU$67 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen TV | C$705 (AU$720) | AU$1,162 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$144 (AU$147) | AU$238 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (AU$27) | AU$27 | + 0% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (AU$81) | AU$104 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$74 (AU$76) | AU$77 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (AU$122) | AU$150 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$150 (AU$153) | AU$132 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 28% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,105 (AU$33,812) | AU$25,495 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (AU$1.26) | AU$1.54 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$61 (AU$62) | AU$128 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (AU$32) | AU$21 | + 55% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (AU$26) | AU$16 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$88 (AU$89) | AU$49 | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.24 (AU$4.33) | AU$5.30 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.46 (AU$5.58) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.52 (AU$3.59) | AU$2.94 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.78 (AU$2.84) | AU$4.25 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (AU$29) | AU$27 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 0% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$59 (AU$60) | AU$50 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (AU$22) | AU$36 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$68 (AU$69) | AU$195 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (AU$116) | AU$70 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (AU$4.92) | AU$3.74 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 7% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (AU$67) | AU$69 | - 3% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.021
AUD
/
CAD
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Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,000
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$7,344
(C$7,191)
in Whitehorse.
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