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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
75%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
19%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2025 and was released from Statistics Canada.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Arctic Bay Nunavut National
Cost of living117120100
Groceries175175100
Health care103103100
Housing8191100
Transportation103103100
Utilities220220100
Lifestyle & Entertainmentn/an/an/a
Household Itemsn/an/an/a
Education & Childcaren/an/an/a

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Arctic Bay is 3% lower than the Nunavut average
  • The cost of living in Arctic Bay is 17% higher than the national average
  • Arctic Bay housing is 19% lower than the national average
  • Nunavut general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Nunavut state income tax is 53% lower than the national average

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2020 and was released from Statistics Canada.