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Kamloops vs Toronto Cost of Living (2026)

Toronto is about 48% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,600 a month in Toronto vs $1,700 in Kamloops.

The Verdict

Living in Toronto is 48% more expensive than living in Kamloops overall.

Kamloops / month

$2,195

Toronto / month

$3,206

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 Toronto

$148,101

Take-home $103,245 · $8,604/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Toronto you'd need $48,101 more a year (+48%).

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

53% more expensive

Toronto

$2,600

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kamloops

$410

10% more expensive

Toronto

$450

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kamloops

$85

84% more expensive

Toronto

$156

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