Cost of living in Whitehorse, Canada vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 125% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (S/. 58) | S/. 24 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (S/. 21) | S/. 7 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.32 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.20 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.28 (S/. 12) | S/. 6 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.52 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.81 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (S/. 31) | S/. 13 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.41 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.35 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.44 | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.65 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.23 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (S/. 56) | S/. 43 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.06 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (S/. 7) | S/. 1.61 | + 309% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 134% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,972 (S/. 5,702) | S/. 2,914 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,531 (S/. 4,426) | S/. 1,676 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$253 (S/. 731) | S/. 205 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,060 (S/. 3,064) | S/. 2,252 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$963 (S/. 2,786) | S/. 1,169 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$215 (S/. 623) | S/. 160 | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$76 (S/. 219) | S/. 69 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$655 (S/. 1,895) | S/. 1,255 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (S/. 507) | S/. 337 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (S/. 43) | S/. 35 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (S/. 89) | S/. 18 | + 405% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 134% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (S/. 211) | S/. 155 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$98 (S/. 284) | S/. 89 | + 217% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (S/. 350) | S/. 249 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (S/. 473) | S/. 248 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,208 (S/. 93,132) | S/. 66,001 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.38 (S/. 3.99) | S/. 3.77 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 (S/. 181) | S/. 127 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$39 (S/. 112) | S/. 40 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 92% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (S/. 37) | S/. 22 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (S/. 66) | S/. 22 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (S/. 279) | S/. 74 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (S/. 25) | S/. 19 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.37 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.59 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.14 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.64 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.97 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.34 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (S/. 87) | S/. 43 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 164% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (S/. 186) | S/. 36 | + 423% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (S/. 74) | S/. 33 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$66 (S/. 190) | S/. 90 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (S/. 326) | S/. 107 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (S/. 29) | S/. 26 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (S/. 21) | S/. 8 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$906 (S/. 2,619) | S/. 1,819 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.09 (S/. 3.14) | S/. 0.61 | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 (S/. 238) | S/. 163 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (S/. 40) | S/. 16 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 110% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 17,409 (C$6,021) in Whitehorse to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,300 in Lima.
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