Travel budget and cost of living in Whistler (Canada) how much does a trip cost?

Whistler travel budget

Whistler: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Whistler

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Whistler for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in Whistler compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Whistler in 2025 is 11% less 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 Whistler in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Whistler by expense type

Restaurant budget in Whistler

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 30)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 43/person
($ 30 to $ 90)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 9.3/person
($ 8.6 to $ 13)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 6.4)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 2.8)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Whistler

1-star hotel

$ 61/night
($ 61 to $ 830)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 227/night
($ 111 to $ 457)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 286/night
($ 153 to $ 572)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 395/night
($ 234 to $ 766)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 686/night
($ 560 to $ 870)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 228/month
($ 148 to $ 434)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 352/month
($ 141 to $ 1041)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 362/month
($ 163 to $ 883)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 232/month
($ 90 to $ 563)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 373/month
($ 155 to $ 967)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Whistler

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 4.1)

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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 5.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 7.2)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 6.4)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 15)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Whistler

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.2
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 66/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 81)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Whistler

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 17)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Whistler

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 18)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 36 to $ 86)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 30
($ 23 to $ 40)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Ottawa

$ 676
(fair price: $ 583)

New York City → Ottawa

$ 356
(fair price: $ 306)

Toronto → Ottawa

$ 321
(fair price: $ 264)

Calgary → Ottawa

$ 384
(fair price: $ 293)

London → Ottawa

$ 745
(fair price: $ 653)

Vancouver → Ottawa

$ 464
(fair price: $ 359)