NB
vs
SK
Fredericton vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)
Fredericton is about 4% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,250 a month in Fredericton vs $1,200 in Regina.
The Verdict
Living in Regina is 4% cheaper than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Regina / month
$1,668
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Fredericton
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Regina
$96,137
Take-home $69,700 · $5,808/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $3,863 less a year (−4%).
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
Fredericton
$1,250
4% cheaper
Regina
$1,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
5% cheaper
Regina
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
10% more expensive
Regina
$88
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