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Kitchener vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Kitchener is about 46% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,850 a month in Kitchener vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 32% cheaper than living in Kitchener overall.

Kitchener / month

$2,370

Regina / month

$1,668

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kitchener $

Salary in Kitchener

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Regina

$68,310

Take-home $51,619 · $4,302/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $31,690 less a year (−32%).

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

Kitchener

$1,850

35% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kitchener

$420

10% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kitchener

$100

12% cheaper

Regina

$88

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