- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Australia
- Whitehorse
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Whitehorse, Canada compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6.00 (AU$6) | AU$5.18 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (AU$2.45) | AU$1.28 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (AU$4.03) | AU$4.38 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.54 (AU$4.57) | AU$5.29 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$4.77 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.83 (AU$4.86) | AU$4.26 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.15 (AU$3.17) | AU$5.56 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.02 (AU$4.05) | AU$5.58 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$3.34 (AU$3.37) | AU$3.59 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.96 (AU$1.97) | AU$3.01 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,778 (AU$1,790) | AU$2,563 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,483 (AU$1,494) | AU$1,656 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$236 (AU$237) | AU$264 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,020 (AU$1,027) | AU$1,421 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$814 (AU$820) | AU$1,042 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$446 (AU$449) | AU$132 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$95 (AU$95) | AU$67 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$705 (AU$710) | AU$918 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$177 (AU$179) | AU$167 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (AU$27) | AU$26 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (AU$80) | AU$104 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$74 (AU$75) | AU$77 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (AU$121) | AU$150 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$150 (AU$151) | AU$132 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 29% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,105 (AU$33,337) | AU$25,495 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (AU$1.29) | AU$1.54 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$61 (AU$62) | AU$128 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (AU$32) | AU$19 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (AU$25) | AU$15 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$82 (AU$83) | AU$51 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.24 (AU$4.27) | AU$5.00 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.46 (AU$5.50) | AU$5.71 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.42 (AU$3.45) | AU$2.42 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.78 (AU$2.80) | AU$3.20 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (AU$28) | AU$25 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 3% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 (AU$58) | AU$53 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (AU$22) | AU$36 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$68 (AU$68) | AU$149 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (AU$103) | AU$70 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (AU$4.85) | AU$3.74 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$215 (AU$216) | AU$224 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (AU$66) | AU$69 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 872 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,700
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$6,984
(C$6,936)
in Whitehorse.
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