Saskatoon travel budget

Saskatoon: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Saskatoon

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Saskatoon for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 655* (910 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 2012* (2800 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 3729* (5180 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Saskatoon compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Saskatoon in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Saskatoon in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Saskatoon by expense type

Restaurant budget in Saskatoon

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Saskatoon is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 11 to $ 30)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 30 to $ 66)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.6/person
($ 7.2 to $ 11)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 4.3 to $ 6.5)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 6.5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 4.8)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Supermarket food budget in Saskatoon

On average, the price of supermarket food in Saskatoon is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

103% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 7.2)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 4.3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 15)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.6)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Saskatoon

On average, the price of transport in Saskatoon is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 2.5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.5
($ 2.9 to $ 3.6)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 80/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 319)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Saskatoon

On average, budget for leisure activities in Saskatoon is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 15 to $ 18)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 11 to $ 11)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Saskatoon

On average, shopping budget in Saskatoon is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 19)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 37 to $ 91)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 26 to $ 80)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
New York City → Ottawa
$ 306
(fair price: $ 265)
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
Toronto → Ottawa
$ 280
(fair price: $ 231)
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
Vancouver → Ottawa
$ 413
(fair price: $ 301)
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
Calgary → Ottawa
$ 360
(fair price: $ 257)
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
London → Ottawa
$ 693
(fair price: $ 611)
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
Montreal → Ottawa
$ 730
(fair price: $ 677)



About this information on the cost of living in Saskatoon

The information about the cost of living in Saskatoon shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Saskatoon was updated on 27-10-2024.

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