Cost of living in Saskatoon, Canada vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Saskatoon (Canada) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 ($14) | $14 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($6) | $3.57 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.75 ($1.38) | $1.76 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.47 ($2.73) | $3.38 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.28 ($2.58) | $4.54 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($8) | $4.57 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.00 ($2.36) | $5.76 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.51 ($1.98) | $3.01 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.52 ($2.77) | $1.73 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$27 ($21) | $15 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.19 ($1.73) | $1.38 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.02 ($1.59) | $2.04 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Saskatoon (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,575 ($1,240) | $1,480 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,256 ($988) | $929 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$168 ($133) | $166 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,236 ($973) | $751 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$969 ($763) | $526 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$91 ($72) | $122 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$66 ($52) | $42 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$441 ($347) | $358 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$123 ($97) | $92 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 ($10) | $6 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($19) | $16 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Saskatoon (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$83 ($66) | $45 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$79 ($62) | $50 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$101 ($80) | $86 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$115 ($90) | $90 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Saskatoon (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,877 ($20,371) | $25,348 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 ($0.91) | $0.75 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$84 ($66) | $33 | + 104% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 ($16) | $19 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Saskatoon (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($8) | $6 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 ($20) | $12 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$72 ($57) | $38 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 ($5.72) | $5.84 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.08 ($3.21) | $3.56 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.73 ($3.72) | $4.19 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$5.35 ($4.21) | $3.00 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.39 ($1.88) | $2.31 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 ($23) | $23 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Saskatoon (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 ($35) | $37 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 ($20) | $16 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$87 ($69) | $60 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$76 ($60) | $69 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.20 ($4.10) | $3.24 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.47) | $2.85 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$565 ($445) | $462 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 ($0.29) | $0.12 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$48 ($38) | $35 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 ($12) | $9 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 465 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saskatoon (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $5,219 (C$6,629) in Saskatoon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,600 in San Juan.
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