Cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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Cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie vs. Canada overall average
Sault Ste. Marie is 19.2% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.2% less in Sault Ste. Marie
- Groceries
-
pay 15.7% less in Sault Ste. Marie
- Transportation
-
pay 0.8% less in Sault Ste. Marie
- Housing
-
pay 17.9% less in Sault Ste. Marie
- Childcare
-
pay 44.6% less in Sault Ste. Marie
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 26.9% less in Sault Ste. Marie
- Clothing
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pay 18.3% less in Sault Ste. Marie
Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, housing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.37
CA$20.65
|
$10.78
-
$32.33
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.76
CA$14.03
|
$7.18
-
$10.78
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.91
CA$2.75
|
$1.44
-
$2.16
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.26
CA$1.81
|
$0.72
-
$2.16
|
Sault Ste. Marie - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.11
CA$3.03
|
$1.43
-
$3.23
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.86
CA$5.55
|
$2.33
-
$6.47
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.66
CA$12.45
|
$4.67
-
$14.12
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.69
CA$3.86
|
$2.30
-
$3.23
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.44
CA$6.38
|
$2.61
-
$5.87
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.51
CA$2.18
|
$0.65
-
$2.15
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.43
CA$0.62
|
$0.39
-
$1.30
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.31
CA$1.89
|
$0.98
-
$1.63
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.57
CA$2.25
|
$0.65
-
$2.28
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.24
CA$1.78
|
$0.26
-
$1.95
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.73
CA$1.05
|
$0.20
-
$1.30
|
Sault Ste. Marie - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.19
CA$6.03
|
$3.79
-
$4.35
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$71.85
CA$103.27
|
$57.48
-
$86.22
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$35,089.51
|
$24,412.64
-
$28,739.35
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.02
CA$21.59
|
$9.95
-
$29.31
|
Sault Ste. Marie - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.68
CA$95.84
|
$43.11
-
$89.81
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$838.23
CA$1,204.83
|
$574.79
-
$1,077.73
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$907.09
CA$1,303.80
|
$538.86
-
$1,149.57
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$79.67
CA$114.51
|
$54.94
-
$318.74
|
Sault Ste. Marie - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$502.94
CA$722.90
|
$502.94
-
$502.94
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,029.39
CA$7,228.99
|
$5,029.39
-
$5,029.39
|
Sault Ste. Marie - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.31
CA$6.20
|
$3.59
-
$5.75
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.41
CA$4.91
|
$2.16
-
$7.18
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.18
CA$10.33
|
$7.18
-
$18.68
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$14.36
CA$20.64
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.78
CA$15.49
|
$8.62
-
$14.37
|
Sault Ste. Marie - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.11
CA$61.96
|
$35.92
-
$86.22
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.53
CA$48.19
|
$25.15
-
$57.48
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$60.89
CA$87.52
|
$53.89
-
$129.33
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$91.01
CA$130.81
|
$57.48
-
$215.55
|
Sault Ste. Marie - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Hamilton,
Whitby,
Quebec City,
Vancouver,
Ottawa,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Sault Ste. Marie.
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