QC
vs
SK
Quebec City vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Saskatoon is about 3% more expensive than Quebec City, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,250 a month in Saskatoon vs $1,200 in Quebec City.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 3% more expensive than living in Quebec City overall.
Quebec City / month
$1,680
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Quebec City
$100,000
Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo
Needed in Saskatoon
$103,265
Take-home $74,475 · $6,206/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $3,265 more a year (+3%).
Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Quebec City
$1,200
4% more expensive
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Quebec City
$390
0% more expensive
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Quebec City
$90
6% cheaper
Saskatoon
$85
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