Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$20 ($16) | $13 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 ($8) | $7 | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 ($5.82) | $3.27 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.32 ($1.86) | $0.80 | 133% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.28 ($3.42) | $2.02 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.52 ($3.61) | $2.93 | 23% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 ($8) | $5.55 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.23 ($3.38) | $3.27 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$3.35 ($2.68) | $1.63 | 64% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$3.65 ($2.92) | $2.07 | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$19 ($16) | $14 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$3.06 ($2.45) | $1.70 | 44% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.28 ($1.82) | $1.91 | 5% |
| Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,972 ($1,576) | $1,253 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,531 ($1,223) | $936 | 31% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$253 ($202) | $166 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,060 ($847) | $989 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$963 ($770) | $769 | 0% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$215 ($172) | $96 | 79% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$76 ($61) | $48 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$655 ($524) | $299 | 75% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$175 ($140) | $96 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$15 ($12) | $12 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$31 ($25) | $20 | 21% |
| Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$73 ($58) | $42 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$98 ($78) | $33 | 137% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$121 ($97) | $82 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$164 ($131) | $103 | 27% |
| Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$32,208 ($25,744) | $21,300 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.38 ($1.10) | $0.58 | 90% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$63 ($50) | $48 | 4% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$39 ($31) | $13 | 130% |
| Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$13 ($10) | $7 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$23 ($18) | $8 | 120% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$96 ($77) | $131 | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$9 ($7) | $5.89 | 19% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$4.37 ($3.50) | $2.89 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.59 ($4.47) | $4.96 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$4.14 ($3.31) | $3.10 | 7% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.97 ($2.37) | $1.56 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$30 ($24) | $17 | 40% |
| Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$64 ($51) | $44 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$26 ($20) | $21 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$66 ($53) | $124 | 57% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$113 ($90) | $53 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$10 ($8) | $10 | 20% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.94 ($3.95) | $4.89 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 ($5.82) | $4.21 | 38% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$906 ($724) | $432 | 68% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$1.09 ($0.87) | $0.11 | 725% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$82 ($66) | $34 | 96% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$14 ($11) | $6 | 79% |
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For example, you would need at least $5,463 (C$6,835) in Whitehorse to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,100 in Memphis, Tennessee.