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Montreal vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Montreal is about 35% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Montreal vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 26% cheaper than living in Montreal overall.

Montreal / month

$2,197

Regina / month

$1,668

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Montreal $

Salary in Montreal

$100,000

Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo

Needed in Regina

$73,944

Take-home $55,138 · $4,595/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $26,056 less a year (−26%).

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

Montreal

$1,700

29% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Montreal

$400

5% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Montreal

$97

9% cheaper

Regina

$88

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