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Moncton vs Nanaimo Cost of Living (2026)

Nanaimo is about 48% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Nanaimo vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Nanaimo is 48% more expensive than living in Moncton overall.

Moncton / month

$1,615

Nanaimo / month

$2,310

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Moncton $

Salary in Moncton

$100,000

Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo

Needed in Nanaimo

$147,666

Take-home $105,992 · $8,833/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Nanaimo you'd need $47,666 more a year (+48%).

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

Moncton

$1,150

57% more expensive

Nanaimo

$1,800

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Moncton

$390

8% more expensive

Nanaimo

$420

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Monthly Transit Pass

Moncton

$75

20% more expensive

Nanaimo

$90

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