City Cost Report
Saguenay skyline
Saguenay
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Saguenay is 61% cheaper than Toronto overall.

SaguenayToronto
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,000.00 CAD$2,450.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$850.00 CAD$2,100.00 CAD
Groceries Index95108
Monthly Transit Pass$80.00 CAD$156.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$110.00 CAD$160.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.66 CAD$1.65 CAD
Mid-range Meal$21.00 CAD$28.00 CAD
Gym Membership$38.00 CAD$70.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$185.00 CAD$1,750.00 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 $153,939 in Toronto to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Saguenay cheaper than Toronto?

Saguenay is 61% cheaper than Toronto overall.

How much is rent in Saguenay vs Toronto?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,000 CAD per month in Saguenay and $2,450 CAD in Toronto. Outside the centre, it is $850 CAD in Saguenay and $2,100 CAD in Toronto.

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

On average, you need about 257% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Saguenay is roughly equivalent to $153,939 in Toronto.

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