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Cost of living in Yellowknife, Canada compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Yellowknife (Canada) is 113% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (€12) | €5.19 | + 128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €4.72 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (€3.94) | €2.81 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.65 (€2.34) | €0.71 | + 231% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.25 (€2.72) | €2.08 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$1.20 (€0.77) | €1.64 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (€8) | €4.69 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$1.68 (€1.08) | €1.12 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.62 (€2.32) | €1.52 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$9 (€5.86) | €0.69 | + 754% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$29 (€19) | €3.40 | + 445% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$3.80 (€2.43) | €1.20 | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.97 (€1.26) | €0.35 | + 264% | |
Housing | + 219% | |||
Housing in Yellowknife (Canada) is 219% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,700 (€1,729) | €558 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,800 (€1,153) | €374 | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$550 (€352) | €142 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,900 (€1,857) | €373 | + 397% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$2,700 (€1,729) | €300 | + 476% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$320 (€205) | €69 | + 196% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$40 (€26) | €13 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen TV | C$290 (€186) | €389 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$200 (€128) | €79 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$24 (€15) | €5.82 | + 164% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (€12) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Yellowknife (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (€51) | €55 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$97 (€62) | €26 | + 142% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (€77) | €63 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$130 (€83) | €81 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Yellowknife (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,000 (€20,492) | €20,154 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.18 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$27 (€17) | €19 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Yellowknife (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$18 (€12) | €5.06 | + 131% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (€11) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$17 (€11) | €3.45 | + 207% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.86 (€3.75) | €3.50 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (€4.39) | €4.01 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.80 (€2.43) | €1.56 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.30 (€2.75) | €1.76 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (€16) | €7 | + 131% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Yellowknife (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (€29) | €15 | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €13 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €23 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$87 (€56) | €26 | + 117% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (€6) | €3.77 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.50 (€3.52) | €1.65 | + 113% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.16) | €1.13 | + 269% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €27 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$23 (€14) | €3.37 | + 327% | |
TOTAL | + 92% |

These prices were last updated on March 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Yellowknife (Canada) is 92% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €3,260
(C$5,091)
in Yellowknife
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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