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Kingston vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Kingston is about 32% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 24% cheaper than living in Kingston overall.

Kingston / month

$2,145

Regina / month

$1,668

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kingston $

Salary in Kingston

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Regina

$75,813

Take-home $56,329 · $4,694/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $24,187 less a year (−24%).

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

Kingston

$1,650

27% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kingston

$410

7% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kingston

$85

4% more expensive

Regina

$88

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