Whitehorse (Yukon) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Whitehorse (Yukon)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Whitehorse (Yukon) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1755* (2464 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 128 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 3585* (5012 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 60 per person
  • $ 48 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 5175* (7238 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon) in 2024 is 5% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Whitehorse (Yukon) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Whitehorse (Yukon) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 36/person
($ 29 to $ 43)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.8/person
($ 7 to $ 11)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.9 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 4.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
( $ 1.8)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 4.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
( $ 2.4)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 82 to $ 228)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 86 to $ 200)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 174/night
($ 124 to $ 226)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 82 to $ 228)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 83 to $ 234)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 82/month
($ 82 to $ 228)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 161/month
($ 96 to $ 243)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 129/month
($ 129 to $ 129)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 146/month
($ 99 to $ 199)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 192/month
($ 102 to $ 273)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Supermarket food budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 4.1)

187% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.7/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 4.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 5.2)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
($ 13 to $ 25)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.6/kg
( $ 4.6)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
( $ 4.9)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 3)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Public and private transport budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

On average, the price of transport in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 3.1 to $ 7)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 50/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 171)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 12)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 41/hr
( $ 41)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Whitehorse (Yukon)

On average, shopping budget in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 17/pack
($ 15 to $ 18)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 54
( $ 54)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
( $ 45)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
$ 297
(fair price: $ 257)
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
$ 272
(fair price: $ 224)
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
$ 401
(fair price: $ 292)
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
$ 350
(fair price: $ 249)
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
$ 673
(fair price: $ 593)
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
$ 708
(fair price: $ 657)



About this information on the cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon)

The information about the cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon) was updated on 11-11-2024.

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