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Kitchener vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)
Kitchener is about 51% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,850 a month in Kitchener vs $1,150 in Moncton.
The Verdict
Living in Moncton is 34% cheaper than living in Kitchener overall.
Kitchener / month
$2,370
Moncton / month
$1,615
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kitchener
$100,000
Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo
Needed in Moncton
$66,013
Take-home $49,644 · $4,137/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $33,987 less a year (−34%).
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
Kitchener
$1,850
38% cheaper
Moncton
$1,150
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kitchener
$420
7% cheaper
Moncton
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kitchener
$100
25% cheaper
Moncton
$75
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