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

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.

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

Cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon) compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Whitehorse (Yukon) in 2025 is 9% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Whitehorse (Yukon) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

Lunch

$ 36/person
($ 12 to $ 40)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 50/person
($ 43 to $ 66)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 12)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 4.3 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 5.7)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 3.6 to $ 4.3)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 5)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

1-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 91 to $ 252)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 96 to $ 220)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 198/night
($ 144 to $ 251)

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

4-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 91 to $ 252)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 164/night
($ 92 to $ 259)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 91/month
($ 91 to $ 252)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 180/month
($ 111 to $ 268)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 175/month
($ 175 to $ 175)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 163/month
($ 115 to $ 214)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 215/month
($ 114 to $ 309)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

Milk

$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

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130% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 1 to $ 4.3)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.3)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 17/kg
($ 12 to $ 25)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 4.8)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 5/kg
( $ 5)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 3.1)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Public and private transport budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 2.9)

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

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.9/km
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
($ 3.3 to $ 7.2)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 55/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 190)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Whitehorse (Yukon)

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 8.6 to $ 16)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 42/hr
( $ 42)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

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

Cigarettes

$ 20/pack
($ 19 to $ 20)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 56
($ 26 to $ 86)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 49
( $ 49)

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13% more 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)