Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Saskatoon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Saskatoon is 6.6% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Saskatoon is 6.7% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Saskatoon are 6.9% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Saskatoon are 17.0% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Saskatoon are 0.1% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Saskatoon is 19.6% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 24.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 C$ | 12.00 C$ | -7.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.75 C$ | 5.02 C$ | +5.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 2.71 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 C$ | 2.22 C$ | +5.0 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.64 C$ | 11.18 C$ | +29.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.99 C$ | 2.94 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | 2.25 C$ | +18.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.99 C$ | 4.50 C$ | -9.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.12 C$ | 5.26 C$ | -35.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.83 C$ | 7.68 C$ | +12.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.72 C$ | 9.40 C$ | +7.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.69 C$ | 2.63 C$ | -1.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 C$ | 0.91 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.37 C$ | 2.30 C$ | -3.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 1.63 C$ | -29.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.40 C$ | 1.42 C$ | +1.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | 1.26 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.74 C$ | 3.66 C$ | -2.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.49 C$ | 2.63 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.41 C$ | 4.55 C$ | +3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.10 C$ | 5.33 C$ | +4.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.60 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +13.6 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 3.00 C$ | -14.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 90.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 4.50 C$ | +9.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 4.02 C$ | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.40 C$ | 5.75 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,989.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,411.18 C$ | 28,661.94 C$ | -2.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 274.05 C$ | 326.44 C$ | +19.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 66.34 C$ | 87.03 C$ | +31.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 82.32 C$ | 100.40 C$ | +22.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.59 C$ | 52.14 C$ | -21.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 26.67 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | 850.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 13,900.00 C$ | +42.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.36 C$ | 88.00 C$ | +16.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.51 C$ | 75.25 C$ | +55.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.36 C$ | 142.86 C$ | +31.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.45 C$ | 183.33 C$ | +64.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,371.63 C$ | 1,487.50 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,178.72 C$ | 1,283.75 C$ | +8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,272.66 C$ | 2,400.00 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,819.75 C$ | 1,928.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 329.90 C$ | 344.00 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 253.45 C$ | 226.00 C$ | -10.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,125.88 C$ | 3,541.25 C$ | -14.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.35 | 6.71 | +5.7 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 197 | 47 |
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