Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Wichita, Kansas | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$23) | C$22 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$13 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.94 (C$5.39) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (C$1.06) | C$3.25 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.66 (C$6) | C$5.05 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.35 (C$5.96) | C$5.42 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (C$8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (C$4.63) | C$4.84 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (C$1.99) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.51 (C$8) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$16) | C$25 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (C$2.96) | C$2.61 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (C$2.09) | C$2.98 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Wichita, Kansas | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,211 (C$1,659) | C$2,641 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $933 (C$1,279) | C$2,381 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $210 (C$288) | C$237 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $932 (C$1,278) | C$2,234 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $550 (C$753) | C$1,872 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 (C$189) | C$170 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$73) | C$63 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $342 (C$468) | C$589 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 (C$148) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$18) | C$23 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (C$24) | C$33 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Wichita, Kansas | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (C$62) | C$97 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (C$61) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (C$129) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Wichita, Kansas | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,769 (C$29,829) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (C$1.12) | C$1.51 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (C$18) | C$22 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Wichita, Kansas | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (C$120) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (C$4.70) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.16 (C$4.33) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.59 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (C$2.14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (C$20) | C$31 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Wichita, Kansas | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (C$46) | C$64 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (C$40) | C$24 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (C$58) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (C$121) | C$101 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.76 (C$7) | C$5.83 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.77 (C$5.17) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $411 (C$563) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (C$50) | C$102 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$41 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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