Cost of living
Northwest Territories compared to Victoria (Canada)
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Overview comparison
Northwest TerritoriesVictoria (Canada)
Consumer prices in Northwest Territories are roughly 31% higher than in Victoria (Canada).
Cost of living
| Item | Northwest Territories | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,801 | 1,638 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,609 | 3,811 |
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| Without rent one person | 819 | 730 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,694 | 2,086 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,361.36 | 966.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,869.54 | 2,098.68 |
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| Food person | 517 | 512 |
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| Food family | 1,880 | 1,086 |
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| Transport person | 67.14 | 83.07 |
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| Transport family | 144.43 | 185.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.99 years | 71.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northwest Territories | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.26 | 18.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.65 | 38.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.89 | 9.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.01 | 4.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.28 | 4.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.89 | 1.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northwest Territories | Victoria (Canada) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,334.26 | 669.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,213.75 | 822.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,677.53 | 1,426.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,855.79 | 1,897.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 158.69 | 55.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 309.09 | 63.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 104.36 | 105.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northwest Territories | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.12 | 17.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,949 | 488 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,907 | 1,116 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 | 0.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.88% | 27.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.47 | 37.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.26 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northwest Territories | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.26 | 2.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.4 | 1.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.44 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.87 | 13.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.04 | 5.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.91 | 11.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.45 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 1.1 |
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Other
| Item | Northwest Territories | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 71.81 | 95.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.35 | 4.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 62.98 | 82.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.58 | 11.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.75 | 55.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.95 | 61.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 711.67 | 139.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,801 | 8,729 |
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