SK · Data to August 2026

Cost of living in Saskatchewan

In the 12 months to August 2026, grocery prices in Saskatchewan changed +3.4%, shelter costs +2.7% and all consumer prices +3.5%. The average hourly wage changed +0.2% to $33.57.

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12 months to August 2026

Grocery prices
+3.4%
Average hourly wage
+0.2%
+3.2 ptsCost pressure · grocery prices are ahead of wages

Food prices in Saskatchewan, July 2026

Average retail prices in Saskatchewan compared with the Canada average, July 2026
ProductSKCanadaDifference
Ground beef 1 kg$16.79$16.49+$0.30
Chicken breasts 1 kg$15.58$14.68+$0.90
Whole chicken 1 kg$7.94$7.62+$0.32
Bacon 500 g$6.87$6.97−$0.10
Canned tuna 170 g$1.76$1.84−$0.08
Milk 4 L$6.51$6.99−$0.48
Butter 454 g$5.96$5.92+$0.04
Block cheese 500 g$7.09$7.11−$0.02
Eggs 1 dozen$4.77$4.95−$0.18
Apples 1 kg$6.94$6.45+$0.49
Bananas 1 kg$2.03$1.88+$0.15
Potatoes 4.54 kg$7.94$5.32+$2.62
Tomatoes 1 kg$4.93$4.98−$0.05
Carrots 1.36 kg$5.28$4.75+$0.53
Romaine lettuce 1 head$4.61$3.45+$1.16
White bread 675 g$3.65$3.60+$0.05
Pasta 500 g$3.59$3.45+$0.14
Cereal 400 g$4.15$4.19−$0.04
Coffee 340 g$8.76$9.54−$0.78
Peanut butter 1 kg$5.58$5.62−$0.04