Real 2026 monthly costs for Iqaluit, Nunavut — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$4,695
Family of 4 / month
$10,636
Living wage (single)
$34.73/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $2,750 | $2,750 | $3,500 |
| Groceries | $920 | $1,702 | $2,944 |
| Transit | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Utilities | $330 | $379 | $429 |
| Phone | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Misc | $620 | $992 | $1,488 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $2,200 |
| Total / month | $4,695 | $5,899 | $10,636 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,374 | ❌ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,943 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $6,434 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $150,000 | $9,348 | ✅ | ❌ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
Nunavut's capital. Highest cost of living in Canada — groceries and housing both extreme. Northern allowance.
Median household income in Iqaluit: $115,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: NU (Nunavut).
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