City Cost Report
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Saguenay
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Sherbrooke
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Saguenay and Sherbrooke have similar costs overall.

SaguenaySherbrooke
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,000.00 CAD$1,100.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$850.00 CAD$900.00 CAD
Groceries Index9595
Monthly Transit Pass$80.00 CAD$85.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$110.00 CAD$105.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.66 CAD$1.68 CAD
Mid-range Meal$21.00 CAD$22.00 CAD
Gym Membership$38.00 CAD$38.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$185.00 CAD$190.00 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Saguenay...

You would need $61,750 in Sherbrooke to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Saguenay cheaper than Sherbrooke?

Saguenay and Sherbrooke have similar costs overall.

How much is rent in Saguenay vs Sherbrooke?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,000 CAD per month in Saguenay and $1,100 CAD in Sherbrooke. Outside the centre, it is $850 CAD in Saguenay and $900 CAD in Sherbrooke.

What salary do I need to move from Saguenay to Sherbrooke?

On average, you need about 103% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Saguenay is roughly equivalent to $61,750 in Sherbrooke.

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