Cost of living in Whitehorse, Canada vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($5.68) | $3.57 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.33 ($1.84) | $1.76 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.45 ($3.50) | $3.38 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.52 ($3.55) | $4.54 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($8) | $4.57 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 ($3.33) | $5.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.35 ($2.64) | $3.01 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.65 ($2.87) | $1.73 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($15) | $15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.06 ($2.41) | $1.38 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 ($1.79) | $2.04 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,867 ($1,468) | $1,495 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,478 ($1,162) | $929 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$266 ($209) | $166 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,060 ($833) | $751 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$963 ($758) | $526 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$215 ($169) | $122 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$77 ($61) | $42 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$655 ($515) | $358 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 ($138) | $92 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 ($12) | $6 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 ($24) | $16 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 ($57) | $45 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$98 ($77) | $50 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 ($95) | $86 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 ($129) | $90 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 35% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,208 ($25,331) | $25,348 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.38 ($1.09) | $0.75 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 ($49) | $33 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$39 ($30) | $19 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 ($10) | $6 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 ($18) | $12 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 ($76) | $38 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($7) | $5.84 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.37 ($3.44) | $3.56 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.59 ($4.40) | $4.19 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.14 ($3.26) | $3.00 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.97 ($2.33) | $2.31 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 ($24) | $23 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 96% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 ($47) | $37 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($20) | $16 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$66 ($52) | $60 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 ($89) | $69 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 ($3.89) | $3.24 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.72) | $2.85 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$906 ($712) | $462 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$1.20 ($0.94) | $0.12 | + 686% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 ($65) | $35 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($11) | $9 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 473 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 34% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $6,429 (C$8,175) in Whitehorse to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,800 in San Juan.
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