Cost of Living in Iqaluit
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 43.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 17.76 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 9.29 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 9.30 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.28 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 6.00 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.39 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 6.72 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.81 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.00 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.45 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.48 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 15.52 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.24 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.48 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.11 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.79 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.84 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.00 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 19.34 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 9.00 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 195.70 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 9.25 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.61 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.77 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 53,540.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 43,580.00 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 160.53 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 75.00 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 75.00 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 102.21 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 11.29 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,368.55 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,474.20 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 85.00 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 50.00 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 140.00 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 165.00 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,541.92 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,383.87 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,050.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,793.01 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,300.63 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 929.02 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,935.00 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.25 | |
Prices in Iqaluit, NU
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Last update: 30 January 2026
Last update: 30 January 2026
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Georgia.b
on May 11, 2022:
When I read this from Ontario, I was so surprised ad realized how much we have and i have decided to take much more care for the earth
Mike Kruger
on Apr 02, 2022:
I am appalled at the white supremacy in these posts. “Oh, “these people” have to pay so much for things we take for granted!” First off, white people live here too. Second, before you start showering us with your ill informed pity, maybe look at what we get paid here too. Yes we (as well as most northern communities) spend a ridiculous amount on staples but on the same note our wages and salaries are also high because everyone is getting paid a “large” amount because everyone has to PAY a large amount. My job I get paid $90,000 a year to do what pays $40,000 in Toronto or Vancouver so before you start with your “oh these people are so hard one! The government needs to step up!” BS maybe check your own internalized white superiority: yeah I may have to spend $18 on a meal at McDonald’s, but I also get $40+ an hour so cram your condescending pity.
Mike ayia
on Jan 27, 2022:
Nobody cares as long as their families and loved ones eat sleep and stay warm they don’t care this world is done there will come a time when all of the people on this earth will fall to their knees and cry
Dawn Burns
on Jan 08, 2021:
when I read things such as this article and the prices these people are forced to pay for things that we take for granted on a daily basis I am ashamed of my country and the horrible way in which it treats these people are forced to live! I know how difficult it is for my husband and myself to try to live on a fixed income, but there is a grocery store 10 minutes away by bus! Why isn't our government stepping up and helping these people especially during this pandemic! We need to stop turning a blind eye to the problems that face this country's people and be the people that our forefathers and mothers and our grandchildren and their children's children's children can be proud of.If every Canadian donated 1 dollar to this cause it would truly make a difference especially if the Canadian government matched the donation dollar for dollar!