Open ProvincesCost of living in Yukon: prices, rent, wages and taxes
Inflation, rents, gasoline, earnings, median income and tuition in Yukon, from official statistics updated automatically.
Key numbers
| Indicator | Yukon | Canada | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation over 12 months | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2026-09 |
| Average weekly earnings | $1,539 | $1,355 | 2026-08 |
| Average undergraduate tuition | $4,560 | $8,021 | 2026 |
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $18.51 | – | 2026-11 |
| Sales tax (combined) | 5% | – | 2026-11 |
Sources: Statistics Canada (updated automatically), official provincial pages and the Canada Revenue Agency.
Gasoline
| City | Regular (¢/L) | A year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 199.6 | 161.9 |
Monthly average, 2026-09. Statistics Canada, 18-10-0001-01.
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Guides for this province
- Renting in Yukon: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Yukon: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Yukon: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Yukon: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Yukon: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Yukon: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Yukon: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Yukon: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Yukon: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Yukon: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Yukon: nominee program, steps and processing times