Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Saskatoon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Saskatoon are 5.3% higher than in Winnipeg (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Saskatoon are 5.0% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Saskatoon are 4.0% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Saskatoon are 3.4% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Saskatoon are 0.6% lower than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Saskatoon is 5.6% higher than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 23.00 C$ | 24.00 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 92.50 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +8.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.95 C$ | 12.50 C$ | -16.4 % |
| 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) | 4.94 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.23 C$ | 2.67 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.53 C$ | 2.19 C$ | -13.7 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.26 C$ | 10.48 C$ | +44.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.50 C$ | 3.10 C$ | +24.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.39 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.20 C$ | 4.48 C$ | +6.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.07 C$ | 5.38 C$ | -11.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.78 C$ | 7.45 C$ | +9.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.46 C$ | 8.68 C$ | +2.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.65 C$ | 2.56 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.88 C$ | 0.85 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | 2.08 C$ | -12.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.17 C$ | 1.68 C$ | -22.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.53 C$ | 1.14 C$ | -25.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.47 C$ | 1.31 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.42 C$ | 3.41 C$ | -0.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.54 C$ | 2.52 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.49 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.78 C$ | 4.55 C$ | -4.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.38 C$ | 5.33 C$ | +21.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -4.8 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.12 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 108.00 C$ | 90.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.88 C$ | 4.50 C$ | +16.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.74 C$ | 4.02 C$ | +47.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 34.65 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -42.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.76 C$ | 5.73 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,489.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,516.10 C$ | 28,661.94 C$ | +0.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 192.27 C$ | 326.44 C$ | +69.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 59.31 C$ | 90.70 C$ | +52.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 88.16 C$ | 100.40 C$ | +13.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.15 C$ | 52.14 C$ | -1.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 50.00 C$ | 26.67 C$ | -46.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 881.03 C$ | 850.00 C$ | -3.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,470.67 C$ | 13,900.00 C$ | -15.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.19 C$ | 88.00 C$ | +14.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 50.38 C$ | 75.25 C$ | +49.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 112.09 C$ | 142.86 C$ | +27.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 185.55 C$ | 183.33 C$ | -1.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,289.21 C$ | 1,487.50 C$ | +15.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,379.11 C$ | 1,283.75 C$ | -6.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,063.64 C$ | 2,400.00 C$ | +16.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,091.11 C$ | 1,928.00 C$ | -7.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 348.38 C$ | 344.00 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 360.00 C$ | 226.00 C$ | -37.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Saskatoon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,305.52 C$ | 3,666.25 C$ | +10.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.90 | 6.97 | +1.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 133 | 42 |
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