PE
vs
SK
Charlottetown vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)
Charlottetown is about 19% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Charlottetown vs $1,200 in Regina.
The Verdict
Living in Regina is 16% cheaper than living in Charlottetown overall.
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Regina / month
$1,668
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Charlottetown
$100,000
Take-home $69,789 · $5,816/mo
Needed in Regina
$84,286
Take-home $61,779 · $5,148/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $15,714 less a year (−16%).
Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Charlottetown
$1,450
17% cheaper
Regina
$1,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
12% cheaper
Regina
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
26% more expensive
Regina
$88
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