Monthly Cost of Living in Saskatchewan — Full 2026 Budget Breakdown

Quick answer

A single adult in Saskatchewan typically needs about CA$2,911/month, with rent of CA$1,150 (1BR) as the largest single expense. A family with kids runs closer to CA$5,044/mo.

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Total / month
CA$2,911
Rent (1BR)
CA$1,150
Rent (2BR)
CA$1,400
Cost index
92
What this means in real life

In Saskatchewan, the swing factor is rent. Saskatoon pulls the averages up; smaller cities like Regina often run 15–30% cheaper. Groceries, utilities, and transport are far more predictable — what changes a budget most is the apartment.

Cheap vs expensive areas in Saskatchewan

Most expensive
Saskatoon

Prime neighborhoods push 1BR rent to around CA$1,553/mo. Premium grocery prices, paid parking, and higher dining costs all compound.

More affordable
Regina

Smaller cities and suburbs typically run a 1BR around CA$863/mo — 25–40% below the metro centre, with cheaper groceries and shorter commutes.

Cost breakdown — at a glance

Housing (rent + insurance)
CA$1,150
40% of budget
Transportation
CA$442
15% of budget
Groceries
CA$386
13% of budget
Utilities & internet
CA$179
6% of budget
Healthcare
CA$294
10% of budget
Entertainment & dining
CA$202
7% of budget
Misc & personal
CA$258
9% of budget

Monthly budget by household

Typical totals in Saskatchewan for a single adult, a couple, and a family with kids.

Single adult
CA$2,911/mo

1-bedroom, modest urban lifestyle.

Couple, no kids
CA$4,057/mo

2-bedroom, shared groceries and transport.

Family (2 adults + kids)
CA$5,044/mo

2-bedroom, childcare, more food and healthcare.

Monthly budget — full table

Housing (rent + insurance)
CA$1,150
40%
Transportation
CA$442
15%
Groceries
CA$386
13%
Utilities & internet
CA$179
6%
Healthcare
CA$294
10%
Entertainment & dining
CA$202
7%
Misc & personal
CA$258
9%

Visual breakdown

Housing (rent + insurance)CA$1,150
TransportationCA$442
GroceriesCA$386
Utilities & internetCA$179
HealthcareCA$294
Entertainment & diningCA$202
Misc & personalCA$258
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Salary needed to live here

Rule of thumb: you want take-home pay of at least CA$3,493/mo to live comfortably — roughly CA$56,000/year gross.

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Common questions

These estimates are approximate and may vary by city, taxes, rent, family size, and personal spending. Use them as a starting point, not a substitute for personalised financial or tax advice.