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Halifax vs Kamloops Cost of Living (2026)

Halifax is about 11% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,900 a month in Halifax vs $1,700 in Kamloops.

The Verdict

Living in Kamloops is 10% cheaper than living in Halifax overall.

Halifax / month

$2,422

Kamloops / month

$2,195

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Halifax $

Salary in Halifax

$100,000

Take-home $68,867 · $5,739/mo

Needed in Kamloops

$90,131

Take-home $68,287 · $5,691/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Kamloops you'd need $9,869 less a year (−10%).

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.

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1-Bed City Center

Halifax

$1,900

11% cheaper

Kamloops

$1,700

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Halifax

$440

7% cheaper

Kamloops

$410

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Monthly Transit Pass

Halifax

$82

4% more expensive

Kamloops

$85

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