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London vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)

London is about 44% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,750 a month in London vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Moncton is 30% cheaper than living in London overall.

London / month

$2,255

Moncton / month

$1,615

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Salary match: what you'd need to earn

Salary in London

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Moncton

$69,518

Take-home $51,748 · $4,312/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $30,482 less a year (−30%).

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

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Average Rent

1-Bed City Center

London

$1,750

34% cheaper

Moncton

$1,150

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Groceries

Monthly Basket (1 Person)

London

$410

5% cheaper

Moncton

$390

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Transportation

Monthly Transit Pass

London

$95

21% cheaper

Moncton

$75

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