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 2024

On average, the cost of living in Whistler in 2024 is essentially identical to 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Whistler by expense type

Restaurant budget in Whistler

Lunch

$ 14/person
($ 7.3 to $ 38)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 45/person
($ 33 to $ 183)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 9.5/person
($ 9.1 to $ 12)

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

Local beer

$ 5.1 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 8.7)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 7.3)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 6.6)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

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19% 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

$ 56/night
($ 56 to $ 760)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 202/night
($ 112 to $ 391)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 274/night
($ 140 to $ 539)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 362/night
($ 217 to $ 669)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 528/night
($ 418 to $ 712)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 499

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 271/month
($ 111 to $ 680)

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93% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 340/month
($ 130 to $ 964)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 339/month
($ 153 to $ 762)

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82% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 309/month
($ 222 to $ 511)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 363/month
($ 145 to $ 911)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Whistler

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.8)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 13)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 6.6)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 11 to $ 20)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.8)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Whistler

Bus ticket

$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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27% 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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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.4
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 60/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 74)

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94% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Whistler

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 15)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Whistler

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 16)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 26 to $ 110)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 30 to $ 52)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa

$ 286
(fair price: $ 251)

Toronto → Ottawa

$ 255
(fair price: $ 214)

Vancouver → Ottawa

$ 378
(fair price: $ 271)

Calgary → Ottawa

$ 358
(fair price: $ 251)

London → Ottawa

$ 677
(fair price: $ 598)

Chicago → Ottawa

$ 435
(fair price: $ 315)