BC
vs
QC
Nanaimo vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Nanaimo is about 60% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Nanaimo vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 38% cheaper than living in Nanaimo overall.
Nanaimo / month
$2,310
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Nanaimo
$100,000
Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo
Needed in Sherbrooke
$62,452
Take-home $46,727 · $3,894/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $37,548 less a year (−38%).
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
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Nanaimo
$1,800
42% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Nanaimo
$420
12% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Nanaimo
$90
11% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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