FSWCIO said:
Dear Sinppp2015 please tell me about the initial job situation in Regina nd Saskatoon. I do understand initially we do have to survive doing any job we get like supermarket, McDonald etc. I prefer to engage in any job initially rather to sit at home. So please elaborate the situation and any advice if you have for new comer...
Cost of living in these two cities for more informed choice
Saskatoon Regina Difference
Restaurants [Edit] [Edit]
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 14.00 C$ 14.25 C$ +1.79 %
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 46.50 C$ 50.00 C$ +7.53 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8.00 C$ 9.00 C$ +12.50 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 4.75 C$ 6.00 C$ +26.32 %
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 6.00 C$ 7.50 C$ +25.00 %
Cappuccino (regular) 3.62 C$ 3.92 C$ +8.05 %
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2.33 C$ 2.19 C$ -5.83 %
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.93 C$ 2.04 C$ +5.63 %
Rice (white), (1kg) 3.82 C$ 3.15 C$ -17.49 %
Eggs (12) 3.47 C$ 3.59 C$ +3.67 %
Local Cheese (1kg) 9.15 C$ 8.15 C$ -10.90 %
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 15.56 C$ 14.00 C$ -10.04 %
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 13.99 C$ 12.50 C$ -10.65 %
Transportation [Edit] [Edit]
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.10 C$ 2.50 C$ -19.35 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 80.00 C$ 65.00 C$ -18.75 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.25 C$ 4.25 C$ +30.77 %
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1.20 C$ 1.67 C$ +39.17 %
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.10 C$ 0.92 C$ -15.87 %
Utilities (Monthly) [Edit] [Edit]
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 153.05 C$ 236.56 C$ +54.56 %
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.22 C$ 0.37 C$ +62.96 %
Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 58.00 C$ 45.25 C$ -21.98 %
Sports And Leisure [Edit] [Edit]
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 52.50 C$ 56.13 C$ +6.92 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 40.00 C$ 10.00 C$ -75.00 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 12.00 C$ 12.00 C$ 0.00 %
Clothing And Shoes [Edit] [Edit]
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 58.75 C$ 51.25 C$ -12.77 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 37.50 C$ 45.00 C$ +20.00 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes 100.00 C$ 108.33 C$ +8.33 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 85.00 C$ 122.50 C$ +44.12 %
Rent Per Month [Edit] [Edit]
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,070.83 C$ 1,183.33 C$ +10.51 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 807.14 C$ 933.33 C$ +15.63 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,800.00 C$ 1,700.00 C$ -5.56 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,583.33 C$ 1,337.71 C$ -15.51 %
Buy Apartment Price [Edit] [Edit]
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,500.00 C$ 3,776.05 C$ +51.04 %
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,481.08 C$ 2,830.33 C$ +14.08 %
Salaries And Financing [Edit] [Edit]
Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 2,725.90 C$ 3,086.54 C$ +13.23 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly 2.99 3.33 +11.56 %
Job opportunities in regina is a bit more than saskatoon because of being capital and also existing more governmental offices although the rate of existing job opportunities is approximately equal between these two cities. I myself prefer saskatoon than regina ofcourse different people different taste and an informed choice can help us regarding our future life and as all of us know choosing city is one of the most important choices for our future life . I myself also prefer to have an initial work rather than sitting at home. I've heard this can be absolutely effective since you will get used to people culture and society little by little . we have to take it into consideration that where there is a will there is a way and for gaining an ideal job you should have a few patient