Cost of Living Comparison Between Saskatoon and Edmonton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Edmonton is 6.2% lower than in Saskatoon (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Edmonton is 6.3% lower than in Saskatoon | |
| Rent Prices in Edmonton are 6.4% lower than in Saskatoon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edmonton are 14.5% lower than in Saskatoon | |
| Groceries Prices in Edmonton are 0.1% lower than in Saskatoon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edmonton is 24.3% higher than in Saskatoon | |
Restaurants | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 13.00 C$ | +8.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.02 C$ | 4.75 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.71 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 C$ | 2.12 C$ | -4.8 % |
Markets | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.18 C$ | 8.64 C$ | -22.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.94 C$ | 2.99 C$ | +1.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.25 C$ | 1.89 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.50 C$ | 4.99 C$ | +10.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.26 C$ | 8.12 C$ | +54.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.68 C$ | 6.83 C$ | -11.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.40 C$ | 8.72 C$ | -7.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.63 C$ | 2.69 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 C$ | 0.81 C$ | -10.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 2.37 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.63 C$ | 2.31 C$ | +41.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.42 C$ | 1.40 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.26 C$ | 1.39 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.66 C$ | 3.74 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.63 C$ | 2.49 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.55 C$ | 4.41 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.33 C$ | 5.10 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 17.60 C$ | -12.0 % |
Transportation | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 4.10 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 C$ | 2.82 C$ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 C$ | 30.00 C$ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 C$ | 5.40 C$ | -6.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,989.00 C$ | +0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,661.94 C$ | 29,411.18 C$ | +2.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 326.44 C$ | 274.05 C$ | -16.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 87.03 C$ | 66.34 C$ | -23.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 100.40 C$ | 82.32 C$ | -18.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.14 C$ | 66.59 C$ | +27.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.67 C$ | 30.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | -15.0 % |
Childcare | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton 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 | 13,900.00 C$ | 9,783.33 C$ | -29.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.00 C$ | 75.36 C$ | -14.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 75.25 C$ | 48.51 C$ | -35.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 142.86 C$ | 108.36 C$ | -24.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 183.33 C$ | 111.45 C$ | -39.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,487.50 C$ | 1,371.63 C$ | -7.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,283.75 C$ | 1,178.72 C$ | -8.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,400.00 C$ | 2,272.66 C$ | -5.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,928.00 C$ | 1,819.75 C$ | -5.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 344.00 C$ | 329.90 C$ | -4.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 226.00 C$ | 253.45 C$ | +12.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Saskatoon Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,541.25 C$ | 4,125.88 C$ | +16.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.71 | 6.35 | -5.4 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 47 | 197 |
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