Cost of living in Saskatoon (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 437 prices entered by 42 different people.
| Food in Saskatoon (Canada) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon (Canada) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$18 ($14) | $14 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 ($8) | $7 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$8 ($6) | $3.57 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$1.75 ($1.38) | $1.76 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.47 ($2.74) | $3.38 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$3.28 ($2.59) | $4.54 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$10 ($8) | $4.57 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.00 ($2.37) | $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 ($2.78) | $1.73 | 61% |
| 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 | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.02 ($1.59) | $2.04 | 22% |
| Housing in Saskatoon (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Saskatoon (Canada) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,575 ($1,245) | $1,480 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,256 ($992) | $929 | 7% |
| 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 ($977) | $751 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$969 ($766) | $526 | 46% |
| 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 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$441 ($348) | $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 | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$24 ($19) | $16 | 15% |
| Clothes in Saskatoon (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Saskatoon (Canada) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| 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 | 25% |
| 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 ($91) | $90 | 1% |
| Transportation in Saskatoon (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Saskatoon (Canada) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$25,877 ($20,447) | $25,348 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.15 ($0.91) | $0.75 | 21% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$84 ($67) | $33 | 105% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$20 ($16) | $19 | 15% |
| Personal Care in Saskatoon (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Saskatoon (Canada) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| 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 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$72 ($57) | $38 | 49% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$7 ($5.74) | $5.84 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$4.08 ($3.22) | $3.56 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$4.73 ($3.74) | $4.19 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$5.35 ($4.22) | $3.00 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.39 ($1.89) | $2.31 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$30 ($24) | $23 | 3% |
| Entertainment in Saskatoon (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||
| Saskatoon (Canada) | San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$44 ($35) | $37 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$25 ($20) | $16 | 26% |
| 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 ($4.11) | $3.24 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 ($5.49) | $2.85 | 93% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$565 ($447) | $462 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.36 ($0.29) | $0.12 | 140% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$48 ($38) | $35 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$15 ($12) | $9 | 28% |
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For example, you would need at least $5,356 (C$6,778) in Saskatoon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,700 in San Juan.