Quality of life in Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Canada, is among the top cities with a free business environment. According to our city rankings, this is a good place to live with high ratings in housing, safety and healthcare.
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Life quality score
City ranking
Housing
7
111/265Details
| Large apartment | $1200.00 |
|---|---|
| Medium apartment | $1000.00 |
| Rent index [score] | 0.72 |
| Small apartment | $800.00 |
Cost of Living
5
180/248Details
| 5km taxi ride | $0.97 |
|---|---|
| A Cappuccino | $3.30 |
| A beer | $2.30 |
| A kilogram of Apples | $3.40 |
| Bread | $1.10 |
| Inflation [score] | 0.50 |
| Lunch | $11.00 |
| Monthly fitness club membership | $44.00 |
| Monthly public transport | $69.00 |
| Movie ticket | $11.00 |
| Price of a meal at a restaurant | $66.73 |
Startups
3
198/264Details
| Average monthly increase in number of startups | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average monthly increase in number of startups [score] | 0.27 |
| Coworking spaces [score] | 0.30 |
| Meetups [score] | 0.12 |
| Meetups groups | 11 |
| Meetups members | 1028 |
| Number of investors | 1 |
| Number of startup events in the last 12 months | 77 |
| Startup climate scene [score] | 0.44 |
| Startup events | 74 |
| Startup events [score] | 0.62 |
| Startups [score] | 0.35 |
| Total number of startups | 21 |
Venture Capital
N/A
Details
Travel Connectivity
1
236/266Details
| Airport hub | 9 |
|---|---|
| Airport hub [score] | 0.13 |
| Intercity train connectivity [score] | 0.13 |
Commute
6
46/255Details
| Traffic handling [score] | 0.98 |
|---|
Business Freedom
9
48/264Details
| Business freedom | 81.80 |
|---|---|
| Business freedom [score] | 0.80 |
| Freedom from corruption | 81.00 |
| Freedom from corruption [score] | 0.89 |
| Lack of labor restrictions | 72.60 |
| Lack of labor restrictions [score] | 0.67 |
| Time to open a business | 1.50 |
| Time to open a business [score] | 1.00 |
Safety
7
177/266Details
| Crime rate [score] | 0.49 |
|---|---|
| Gun-related deaths per 100,000 residents per year | 2 |
| Guns per 100 residents | 31 |
| Lack of gun related deaths [score] | 0.95 |
| Lack of guns [score] | 0.83 |
| Lack of guns and gun-related deaths [score] | 0.89 |
Healthcare
8
136/265Details
| Healthcare expenditure [score] | 0.91 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare quality [score] | 0.69 |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.17 |
| Life expectancy [score] | 0.93 |
Education
5
62/240Details
| Best university in ranking | University of Saskatchewan |
|---|---|
| Best university ranking | 450 |
| Country mean scores in PISA math test | 515.43 |
| Country mean scores in PISA reading test | 523.12 |
| Country mean scores in PISA science test | 525.44 |
| PISA math ranking (high school) | 9 |
| PISA ranking | 5 |
| PISA ranking (high school) [score] | 0.97 |
| PISA reading (high school) | 2 |
| PISA science (high school) | 6 |
| Percent of happy students | 0.79 |
| Percent of low performers in PISA math test | 0.14 |
| Percent of low performers in PISA reading test | 0.11 |
| Percent of low performers in PISA science test | 0.10 |
| Percent of top performers in PISA math test | 0.16 |
| Percent of top performers in PISA reading test | 0.13 |
| Percent of top performers in PISA science test | 0.11 |
| University quality [score] | 0.10 |
Environmental Quality
8
74/266Details
| Air quality [score] | 0.95 |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness [score] | 0.63 |
| Drinking water quality [score] | 0.73 |
| Urban greenery [score] | 0.80 |
Economy
6
92/263Details
| Currency exchange rate per US dollar for urban area | 1.27 |
|---|---|
| Currency for urban area | CAD |
| GDP growth rate | 0.03 |
| GDP growth rate [score] | 0.45 |
| GDP per capita | $44843.44 |
| GDP per capita [score] | 0.72 |
Taxation
7
21/266Details
| Effective company profit tax rate on payouts as dividends [score] | 0.96 |
|---|---|
| Income tax level [score] | 0.50 |
| Profit tax (% of profit) | 0.21 |
| Time overhead to file company taxes | 131 |
| VAT (Sales Tax) | 0.05 |
Internet Access
5
158/266Details
| Download speed (Mbps) | 33.38 |
|---|---|
| Internet access (download) [score] | 0.50 |
| Internet access (upload) [score] | 0.47 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 11.04 |
Leisure & Culture
1
264/264Details
| Art galleries | 25 |
|---|---|
| Art galleries [score] | 0.29 |
| Cinemas | 13 |
| Cinemas [score] | 0.39 |
| Comedy clubs | 8 |
| Comedy clubs [score] | 0.59 |
| Concert venues | 46 |
| Concerts [score] | 0.44 |
| Historical sites | 1 |
| Historical sites [score] | 0.10 |
| Museums | 6 |
| Museums [score] | 0.10 |
| Performing art venues | 29 |
| Performing arts [score] | 0.20 |
| Sport venues | 9 |
| Sports [score] | 0.39 |
| Zoos | 3 |
| Zoos [score] | 0.57 |
Tolerance
7
116/266Details
| Homosexuality acceptance (percent of the surveyed population in favor) | 0.80 |
|---|---|
| LGBT Equality Index | 82.02 |
| LGBT Equality Index [score] | 0.84 |
| LGBT adoption rights | ✔ Legal |
| LGBT age of consent | ✖ Unequal |
| LGBT blood donation regulations | ✖ Banned (5-year deferral) |
| LGBT conversion therapy regulations | Varies by Region |
| LGBT discrimination legality | Illegal in some contexts |
| LGBT employment discrimination legality | Sexual orientation only |
| LGBT gender changing rights | Varies by Region |
| LGBT homosexuality rights | ✔ Legal |
| LGBT housing discrimination legality | Varies by Region |
| LGBT marriage rights | ✔ Legal |
| Tolerance towards minorities [score] | 0.63 |
Outdoors
1
261/266Details
| Seaside waterbody | 1.00 |
|---|---|
| Urban area elevation (meters) | 483.00 |
| Water access [score] | 0.10 |
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Cost of living
Costs of living in Saskatoon are in the 180th place of all 248 Teleport cities and the second most expensive in Canada. Sign up for free to get access to our cost of living index and use our international cost of living calculator to do cost comparison by city.
Housing costs (USD)
$800
Median rent for
apartments in city center
apartments in city center
Daily living costs (USD)
 Monthly fitness club membership | $44 |
|---|---|
 Movie ticket | $11 |
 Broadband internet connection | $39 |
 Monthly public transport | $69 |
 Lunch | $11 |
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Estimated annual salary (in USD)
$49,909
Median salary
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Taxation
Personal taxation
Effective income tax rate
16%
For annual salary of $40000
20%
For annual salary of $80000
Value added tax (VAT)
5%
Standard tax rate. Different rates might apply for certain product categories.
Compared to other cities
60/266
Corporate taxation
Compared to other cities
10/263
Local Currency
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Safety
Gun crimes & Ownership
30.80
Guns per 100 people
1.97
Gun deaths per 100k people / year
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Overall crime rate city ranking
The overall crime rate puts Saskatoon in position 173 of 266 Teleport Cities in a ranking for the safest cities.
Education
Visa
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Startup Visa
Investment required | Funding provided | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Permanent |
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LGBT rights in Saskatoon
Homosexuality
Legal
Changing gender
Varies By Region
Discrimination
Illegal In Some Contexts
Marriage
Legal
Adoption
Legal
Public opinion in Canada
"Should Society Accept Homosexuality?" (80% Yes, 20% No)
80%
Climate
Average number of days per year without rain
299.5Climate type
Warm Summer Continental
Average daily maximum temperature
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On living in Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan. With a metropolitan population of over 300,000 people, it is the province's largest city, and its economic and cultural hub. It has a beautiful setting along a river, and makes the most of it with parks and bridges. It's a little oasis among wheat fields.
Saskatoon is located on bluffs along the South Saskatchewan River. Early planners set aside the riverfront for parks. Several bridges cross the river, affording gorgeous views of river, trees, and skyline.
Founded in 1906, with growth driven by immigration, railroad links, and mining wealth, Saskatoon offers cultural sophistication and wealth of Art Nouveau architecture. That, together with the river and its bridges, gives it the nickname of "Paris of the Prairies".
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Overall ranking
12th from a total of 163 countries
World Order
8thRefugees hosted
Refugees generated
Charity giving
Birth rate
UN Treaties signed
International Peace & Security
36thDues in arrears to UN peace keeping budgets
International violent conflict
Peacekeeping troops
Arms exports
Internet security (2014)
Planet & Climate
29thEcological footprint
Reforestation since 1992
Hazardous pesticides exports
CO2 emissions
Ozone
Prosperity & Equality
24thDevelopment assistance
FDI outflows
Fairtrade market size
UN volunteers abroad
Open trading
Culture
22ndFreedom of movement
Press freedom
Creative services exports
UNESCO dues in arrears as % of contribution
Creative goods exports
Science & Technology
21stNobel prizes
Patents
Journal exports
International publications
International Students
Health & Wellbeing
3rdPharmaceutical exports
Voluntary excess donations to the WHO
Food aid
Humanitarian aid donations
International Health Regulations Compliance
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