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Kamloops vs St. John's Cost of Living (2026)

Kamloops is about 16% more expensive than St. John's, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,400 in St. John's.

The Verdict

Living in St. John's is 14% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.

Kamloops / month

$2,195

St. John's / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Salary match: what you'd need to earn

Your salary in Kamloops $

Salary in Kamloops

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in St. John's

$85,960

Take-home $61,601 · $5,133/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in St. John's you'd need $14,040 less a year (−14%).

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

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Average Rent

1-Bed City Center

Kamloops

$1,700

18% cheaper

St. John's

$1,400

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Groceries

Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kamloops

$410

10% more expensive

St. John's

$450

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Transportation

Monthly Transit Pass

Kamloops

$85

6% cheaper

St. John's

$80

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