Open ProvincesCost of living in Northwest Territories: prices, rent, wages and taxes
Inflation, rents, gasoline, earnings, median income and tuition in Northwest Territories, from official statistics updated automatically.
Key numbers
| Indicator | Northwest Territories | Canada | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation over 12 months | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2026-09 |
| Average weekly earnings | $1,779 | $1,355 | 2026-08 |
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $17.20 | – | 2026-11 |
| Sales tax (combined) | 5% | – | 2026-11 |
Sources: Statistics Canada (updated automatically), official provincial pages and the Canada Revenue Agency.
Rent
| City | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | $1,757 | $2,109 |
CMHC average rents, 2025. Renting guide →
Gasoline
| City | Regular (¢/L) | A year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 181.3 | 145.9 |
Monthly average, 2026-09. Statistics Canada, 18-10-0001-01.
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Guides for this province
- Renting in Northwest Territories: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Northwest Territories: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Northwest Territories: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Northwest Territories: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Northwest Territories: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Northwest Territories: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Northwest Territories: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Northwest Territories: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Northwest Territories: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Northwest Territories: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Northwest Territories: nominee program, steps and processing times