Canada
Canada's premier ski resort, a world-class mountain village north of Vancouver with epic dual-mountain skiing, mountain biking, and a lively après-ski scene.
#12 of 250
147% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 3 562
Based on NYC = 100 index
Whistler is the 12. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 3 562 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 162% above the median city and adds $ 1 690 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 2 731, 3br apartment (city center) $ 5 431. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 86% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 6. You also get off lightly on utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
43 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Whistler, Canada. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/whistler. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 2,731.27 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 5,431.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 11.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pork (1kg) | 6.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 26.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 8.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Butter (200g) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Eggs (12) | 4.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bread (500g) | 2.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 3.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 3.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada Retail Prices |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 7.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 6.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 38.54 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 1.93 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.45 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Statistics Canada retail fuel survey |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 29.29 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo electricity tariffs |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 21.02 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Telecom Operator Prices, Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 31.50 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 4.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 41.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 27.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 107.21 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live) |
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