Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$23) | C$23 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.35) | C$2.60 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.84 (C$7) | C$5.01 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.36 (C$4.54) | C$5.31 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (C$5.07) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (C$2.96) | C$2.99 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (C$3.80) | C$3.16 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (C$3.39) | C$2.85 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (C$3.86) | C$2.96 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,601 (C$3,515) | C$2,030 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,679 (C$2,269) | C$1,610 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (C$286) | C$336 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,471 (C$1,988) | C$1,426 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,117 (C$1,509) | C$972 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $153 (C$207) | C$198 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (C$72) | C$65 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (C$347) | C$408 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 (C$217) | C$175 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (C$23) | C$15 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$38) | C$29 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (C$77) | C$61 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (C$68) | C$46 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$140) | C$120 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (C$193) | C$157 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,532 (C$45,310) | C$29,563 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (C$1.29) | C$1.41 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (C$119) | C$103 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (C$32) | C$46 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (C$43) | C$24 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (C$135) | C$81 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (C$13) | C$8 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.93 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.42 (C$7) | C$4.38 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (C$2.38) | C$2.61 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (C$40) | C$27 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (C$71) | C$63 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$36) | C$31 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (C$187) | C$153 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (C$125) | C$116 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (C$17) | C$13 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (C$9) | C$5.56 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $12 (C$16) | C$8 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $579 (C$783) | C$658 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (C$0.07) | C$0.35 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (C$47) | C$67 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 387 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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