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Moncton vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Regina is about 3% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,200 a month in Regina vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 3% more expensive than living in Moncton overall.

Moncton / month

$1,615

Regina / month

$1,668

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 Regina

$103,479

Take-home $74,619 · $6,218/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $3,479 more a year (+3%).

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

4% more expensive

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Moncton

$390

3% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Moncton

$75

17% more expensive

Regina

$88

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