Cost of living comparison
Moose Jaw is 3.7% more expensive than Regina.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.8% more in Moose Jaw
- Groceries
-
pay 12.2% less in Moose Jaw
- Transportation
-
pay 33.4% more in Moose Jaw
- Housing
-
pay 11.7% less in Moose Jaw
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 8.7% more in Moose Jaw
- Clothing
-
pay 1.9% less in Moose Jaw
The cost of transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Moose Jaw are more expensive than in Regina. Expenses including groceries, housing, and clothing are lower in Moose Jaw.
If you lived in Moose Jaw instead of Regina, you would:
pay 5.8% more for restaurants
|
Regina
|
Moose Jaw
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.37
CA$19.53
|
$17.96
CA$24.41
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.62
CA$11.72
|
$8.62
CA$11.72
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.10
CA$2.85
|
$2.10
CA$2.85
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.66
CA$2.26
|
$1.44
CA$1.95
|
|
pay 12.2% less for groceries
|
Regina
|
Moose Jaw
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.08
CA$2.83
|
$2.28
CA$3.10
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.01
CA$5.45
|
$3.96
CA$5.38
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.35
CA$8.63
|
$5.63
CA$7.65
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.92
CA$3.97
|
$3.05
CA$4.15
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
CA$6.64
|
$4.31
CA$5.86
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.80
CA$2.45
|
$1.37
CA$1.86
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.56
CA$0.76
|
$0.57
CA$0.77
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.81
CA$2.46
|
$1.08
CA$1.46
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.31
CA$1.78
|
$1.31
CA$1.78
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.79
CA$1.08
|
$0.79
CA$1.08
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
CA$1.77
|
$0.84
CA$1.14
|
|
pay 33.4% more for transportation
|
Regina
|
Moose Jaw
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.14
CA$5.62
|
$4.16
CA$5.65
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$63.23
CA$85.93
|
$57.48
CA$78.12
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$33,178.00
|
$24,412.64
CA$33,178.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.52
CA$11.58
|
$17.78
CA$24.17
|
|
pay 11.7% less for housing
|
Regina
|
Moose Jaw
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$52.99
CA$72.01
|
$71.90
CA$97.72
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$847.81
CA$1,152.22
|
$646.64
CA$878.81
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$857.39
CA$1,165.24
|
$574.79
CA$781.16
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$158.65
CA$215.61
|
$117.73
CA$160.00
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Regina
|
Moose Jaw
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$610.71
CA$829.99
|
$610.71
CA$829.99
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,986.92
CA$13,572.73
|
$9,986.92
CA$13,572.73
|
pay 8.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Regina
|
Moose Jaw
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.03
CA$6.84
|
$4.67
CA$6.35
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.27
CA$4.44
|
$3.49
CA$4.74
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.65
CA$18.55
|
$12.93
CA$17.58
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$34.49
CA$46.87
|
$46.70
CA$63.47
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.16
CA$12.45
|
$10.42
CA$14.16
|
|
pay 1.9% less for clothing
|
Regina
|
Moose Jaw
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.10
CA$89.83
|
$50.29
CA$68.35
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$54.01
CA$73.40
|
$54.01
CA$73.40
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$89.81
CA$122.06
|
$89.81
CA$122.06
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.77
CA$146.47
|
$129.33
CA$175.76
|
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