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 Canada in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Whistler in 2020 is 33% 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 Whistler in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Whistler by expense type

Restaurant budget in Whistler

Lunch

$ 13/person
($ 3.9 to $ 23)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 30/person
($ 16 to $ 40)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 8.2/person
($ 5.5 to $ 10.2)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 5.1 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Whistler

2-star hotel

$ 122/night
($ 107 to $ 143)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 230/night
($ 171 to $ 298)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 352/night
($ 256 to $ 496)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 563/night
($ 563 to $ 563)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Room with kitchen

$ 287/month
($ 198 to $ 391)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 300/month
($ 205 to $ 421)

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82% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 267/month
($ 185 to $ 364)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 298/month
($ 223 to $ 386)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Whistler

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

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127% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 2.3/500g
($ 1 to $ 3.9)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 3.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 6.3)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 13/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 24)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 20)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 3.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 6.2)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 3.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 5.9)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 3.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 6.3)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 4.3)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 2.4/salad
($ 0.8 to $ 3.9)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 11/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 15)

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

Public and private transport budget in Whistler

Bus ticket

$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 40/month
($ 40 to $ 40)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.9
($ 2.4 to $ 3.9)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 67/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 83)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Whistler

Electricity, water...

$ 81/month
($ 38 to $ 134)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.4)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 61/month
($ 40 to $ 88)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1517/month
($ 1099 to $ 1726)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1367

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 1281/month
($ 942 to $ 1491)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1095

Flat (centre)

$ 3333/month
($ 2353 to $ 4313)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2195

Flat (suburbs)

$ 3137/month
($ 1961 to $ 3921)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1739

Gym

$ 61/month
($ 51 to $ 69)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 772/month
($ 275 to $ 1177)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 953

Private primary school

$ 7448/yr
($ 3921 to $ 11524)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16399

Leisure activity budget in Whistler

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 15)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 65/hr
( $ 65)

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295% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Whistler

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 9.8 to $ 14)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 52
($ 21 to $ 79)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 20 to $ 53)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 85
($ 33 to $ 115)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 103
($ 60 to $ 158)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

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