Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is about the same as in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (1,820 Franc) | 1,846 Franc | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (877 Franc) | 1,160 Franc | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (800 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.49 (203 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.52 (368 Franc) | 441 Franc | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.59 (374 Franc) | 708 Franc | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (1,001 Franc) | 3,400 Franc | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.36 (436 Franc) | 325 Franc | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.94 (321 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.20 (342 Franc) | 377 Franc | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (1,502 Franc) | 2,116 Franc | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.06 (249 Franc) | 400 Franc | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (190 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 20% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,080 (169,244 Franc) | 192,580 Franc | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,531 (124,562 Franc) | 132,591 Franc | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$258 (20,973 Franc) | 7,126 Franc | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,215 (98,898 Franc) | 92,149 Franc | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$963 (78,399 Franc) | 72,580 Franc | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$215 (17,526 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 251% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$78 (6,331 Franc) | 4,568 Franc | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$655 (53,334 Franc) | 140,000 Franc | - 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (14,273 Franc) | 14,841 Franc | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (1,213 Franc) | 2,381 Franc | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (2,538 Franc) | 1,050 Franc | + 142% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 28% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (5,943 Franc) | 11,815 Franc | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$98 (7,981 Franc) | 11,032 Franc | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (9,857 Franc) | 11,337 Franc | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (13,322 Franc) | 10,568 Franc | + 26% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,208 (2,621,005 Franc) | 2,757,970 Franc | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.65 (135 Franc) | 152 Franc | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 (5,090 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$39 (3,163 Franc) | 2,011 Franc | + 57% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (1,033 Franc) | 350 Franc | + 195% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (1,856 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 271% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (7,842 Franc) | 3,577 Franc | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (711 Franc) | 700 Franc | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.37 (356 Franc) | 500 Franc | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.59 (455 Franc) | 650 Franc | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.14 (337 Franc) | 150 Franc | + 125% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.97 (241 Franc) | 180 Franc | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (2,451 Franc) | 2,172 Franc | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (5,224 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (2,079 Franc) | 2,714 Franc | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$66 (5,354 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (9,166 Franc) | 10,271 Franc | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (804 Franc) | 1,761 Franc | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.18 (422 Franc) | 250 Franc | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (592 Franc) | 700 Franc | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$905 (73,654 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.08 (88 Franc) | 63 Franc | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 (6,703 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (1,257 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 5% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
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These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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