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Nanaimo vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Nanaimo is about 43% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Nanaimo vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 30% cheaper than living in Nanaimo overall.

Nanaimo / month

$2,310

Regina / month

$1,668

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Nanaimo $

Salary in Nanaimo

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Regina

$70,077

Take-home $52,718 · $4,393/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $29,923 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.

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1-Bed City Center

Nanaimo

$1,800

33% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Nanaimo

$420

10% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Nanaimo

$90

2% cheaper

Regina

$88

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