Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is about the same as in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Fort St. John | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$22) | C$20 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (C$14) | C$12 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.65 (C$6) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (C$1.40) | C$1.75 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.67 (C$4.96) | C$5.47 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.77 (C$8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.52 (C$6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.33 (C$3.16) | C$3.49 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.08 (C$4.17) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (C$23) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.81 (C$3.81) | C$2.50 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (C$3.24) | C$3.63 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Fort St. John | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,706 (C$2,308) | C$2,143 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,423 (C$1,925) | C$1,635 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $344 (C$466) | C$320 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,065 (C$1,440) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $843 (C$1,141) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $182 (C$247) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (C$96) | C$67 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $278 (C$376) | C$500 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (C$105) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$18) | C$12 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (C$34) | C$30 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Fort St. John | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (C$70) | C$63 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $70 (C$95) | C$58 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (C$100) | C$135 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (C$115) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is about the same as in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Fort St. John | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,443 (C$34,415) | C$32,735 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (C$1.69) | C$1.55 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (C$78) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Fort St. John | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$36) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (C$197) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (C$4.65) | C$5.68 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.53 (C$6) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.10 (C$5.55) | C$2.56 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (C$3.24) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$34) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is about the same as in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
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| Anchorage, Alaska | Fort St. John | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (C$78) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$31) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (C$223) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (C$135) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (C$7) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (C$582) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (C$0.49) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (C$109) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (C$14) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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