- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United States
- Saskatoon
- Dallas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Saskatoon (Canada) and Dallas (United States)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saskatoon (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$13.43 ($13.18) | $12.05 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.43 ($7.29) | $6.40 | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.32 ($6.20) | $4.01 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.50 ($2.45) | $2.31 | 6% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.71 ($2.66) | $2.48 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3 ($2.94) | $3.44 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$5.89 ($5.78) | $4.82 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 ($3.65) | $3.58 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 ($3.68) | $4.14 | 11% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.74 ($2.69) | $2.14 | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 ($14.72) | $14.14 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.13 ($2.09) | $1.72 | 21% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.56 ($1.53) | $1.80 | 15% |
| Housing | 9% | ||
| Housing in Saskatoon (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,243 ($1,220) | $1,447 | 16% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$236 ($231) | $173 | 34% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$39 ($38) | $43 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$771 ($757) | $600 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$132 ($130) | $110 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13.50 ($13.24) | $9.10 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 ($22) | $25 | 12% |
| Clothes | 12% | ||
| Clothes in Saskatoon (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$68 ($67) | $42 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$34 ($34) | $35 | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$87 ($86) | $65 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$77 ($76) | $77 | 1% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Saskatoon (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,724 ($24,261) | $22,200 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 ($1.21) | $0.95 | 28% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$72 ($71) | $55 | 28% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Saskatoon (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$11.22 ($11.01) | $7.75 | 42% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6.99 ($6.85) | $6.41 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.35 ($3.28) | $2.88 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.99 ($3.92) | $4.38 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.66 ($3.59) | $2.65 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.25 ($2.21) | $2.38 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 ($22) | $18.19 | 21% |
| Entertainment | 12% | ||
| Entertainment in Saskatoon (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$42 ($41) | $40 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 ($23) | $18.79 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$63 ($62) | $224 | 72% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$81 ($79) | $82 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$6.64 ($6.52) | $9.74 | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.38 ($5.27) | $4.31 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$4.57 ($4.49) | $4.44 | 1% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$179 ($176) | $129 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 ($0.49) | $0.89 | 45% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$45 ($45) | $52 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$12.64 ($12.41) | $6.40 | 94% |
| TOTAL | 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,330 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Saskatoon (Canada) is about the same as in Dallas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,837
(C$3,910)
in Saskatoon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,750
in Dallas.