BC
vs
SK
Kelowna vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)
Kelowna is about 64% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,200 in Regina.
The Verdict
Living in Regina is 39% cheaper than living in Kelowna overall.
Kelowna / month
$2,635
Regina / month
$1,668
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kelowna
$100,000
Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo
Needed in Regina
$60,916
Take-home $47,082 · $3,923/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $39,084 less a year (−39%).
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
Kelowna
$2,100
43% cheaper
Regina
$1,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kelowna
$440
14% cheaper
Regina
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kelowna
$95
7% cheaper
Regina
$88
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