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Kamloops vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Kamloops is about 35% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 26% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.

Kamloops / month

$2,195

Regina / month

$1,668

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kamloops $

Salary in Kamloops

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Regina

$73,899

Take-home $55,110 · $4,592/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $26,101 less a year (−26%).

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

Kamloops

$1,700

29% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kamloops

$410

7% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kamloops

$85

4% more expensive

Regina

$88

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