BC
vs
BC
Kamloops vs Victoria Cost of Living (2026)
Victoria is about 27% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,200 a month in Victoria vs $1,700 in Kamloops.
The Verdict
Living in Victoria is 27% more expensive than living in Kamloops overall.
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Victoria / month
$2,750
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kamloops
$100,000
Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo
Needed in Victoria
$126,768
Take-home $93,244 · $7,770/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Victoria you'd need $26,768 more a year (+27%).
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
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Kamloops
$1,700
29% more expensive
Victoria
$2,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kamloops
$410
10% more expensive
Victoria
$450
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kamloops
$85
18% more expensive
Victoria
$100
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