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Halifax vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Halifax is about 50% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,900 a month in Halifax vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 33% cheaper than living in Halifax overall.

Halifax / month

$2,422

Regina / month

$1,668

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 Regina

$66,606

Take-home $50,573 · $4,214/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $33,394 less a year (−33%).

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

37% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Halifax

$440

14% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Halifax

$82

7% more expensive

Regina

$88

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