Cost of living in Whistler is 35% higher than in Georgetown (without rent).
Rent in Whistler is 324% more expensive than in Georgetown.
Cost of living including rent in Whistler is 150% higher than in Georgetown.
Food in Whistler is 38% more expensive than in Georgetown.
Transport in Whistler is 40% cheaper than in Georgetown.
| Whistler | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Whistler | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 93.3 $ | 55 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.21 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.48 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.32 $ | 1.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.32 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.8 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.33 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.7 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 17 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.5 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.8 $ | 2.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.83 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.2 $ | 31 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.6 $ | 26.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 73.8 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.95 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.34 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.86 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.31 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
213 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.7 $ | 57.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,326 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,711 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,987 $ | 485 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,708 $ | 1,327 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 14,686 $ | 3,910 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 11,071 $ | 1,737 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,934 $ | 538 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.86 % | 7.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.3 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 6.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.9 $ | 37.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 908 $ | 884 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,574 $ | 23,107 $ |