Cost of living in Saanich
compared to
Cost of living in Saanich vs. Canada overall average
Saanich is 7.5% more expensive than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.8% more in Saanich
- Groceries
-
pay 12.1% more in Saanich
- Transportation
-
pay 4.9% more in Saanich
- Housing
-
pay 11.5% more in Saanich
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 13.8% more in Saanich
- Clothing
-
pay 0.7% more in Saanich
The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, housing, transportation, restaurants, and clothing in Saanich are more expensive than in Canada.
Saanich Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.39
CA$19.90
|
$10.79
-
$28.78
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.79
CA$14.92
|
$8.63
-
$11.51
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
CA$2.98
|
$1.78
-
$2.88
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.80
CA$2.49
|
$1.44
-
$2.88
|
Saanich - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.64
CA$3.64
|
$1.80
-
$5.04
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.52
CA$7.63
|
$2.88
-
$25.18
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.32
CA$8.74
|
$5.04
-
$16.34
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.58
CA$4.95
|
$2.85
-
$5.40
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.71
CA$7.90
|
$3.26
-
$9.79
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.97
CA$2.72
|
$1.20
-
$2.77
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.72
CA$1.00
|
$0.32
-
$1.31
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.91
CA$2.65
|
$1.31
-
$3.26
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
CA$2.99
|
$1.44
-
$2.87
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.73
CA$2.39
|
$0.72
-
$2.28
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.42
CA$1.97
|
$0.90
-
$2.20
|
Saanich - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.76
CA$6.59
|
$4.21
-
$6.94
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$79.14
CA$109.44
|
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,444.83
CA$33,803.54
|
$24,444.83
-
$50,360.18
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.35
CA$19.84
|
$9.78
-
$24.32
|
Saanich - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.46
CA$96.05
|
$57.55
-
$100.72
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,474.83
CA$2,039.47
|
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-
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|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,338.14
CA$1,850.45
|
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-
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|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$101.46
CA$140.31
|
$55.02
-
$192.55
|
Saanich - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$618.71
CA$855.58
|
$359.72
-
$1,079.15
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,755.52
CA$19,021.83
|
$7,913.74
-
$17,985.78
|
Saanich - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.76
CA$7.96
|
$4.32
-
$7.19
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.82
CA$5.28
|
$2.88
-
$5.76
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.51
CA$15.92
|
$11.51
-
$28.78
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$71.58
CA$98.99
|
$35.25
-
$107.91
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.51
CA$15.92
|
$10.07
-
$17.99
|
Saanich - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$55.06
CA$76.15
|
$25.18
-
$71.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.97
CA$49.74
|
$28.78
-
$57.55
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.30
CA$129.02
|
$71.22
-
$143.89
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.86
CA$149.15
|
$64.75
-
$143.89
|
Saanich - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Fort Saskatchewan,
Abbotsford,
Edmundston,
Red Deer,
Yorkton,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Saanich.
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