Cost of living in Yellowknife is very similar to Edmonton (without rent).
Rent in Yellowknife is 64% more expensive than in Edmonton.
Cost of living including rent in Yellowknife is 35% higher than in Edmonton.
Food in Yellowknife is 16% more expensive than in Edmonton.
Transport in Yellowknife is 64% cheaper than in Edmonton.
| Yellowknife | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Yellowknife | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.4 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 84.8 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.87 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.69 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.04 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ | 1.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.5 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.58 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.59 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.8 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.9 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.46 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 21.7 $ | 14.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.22 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 75 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 20.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 69.2 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.19 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.03 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.48 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.04 $ | 1.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
283 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
95.7 $ | 56.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,260 $ | 726 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,736 $ | 1,272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,384 $ | 929 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,946 $ | 1,576 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,175 $ | 2,798 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,970 $ | 2,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,077 $ | 3,052 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.52 % | 6.31 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 90 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.53 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 117 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.9 $ | 50.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 753 $ | 745 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,619 $ | 8,270 $ |