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Ottawa vs Regina Cost of Living (2026)

Ottawa is about 65% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Ottawa vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Regina is 39% cheaper than living in Ottawa overall.

Ottawa / month

$2,655

Regina / month

$1,668

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Ottawa $

Salary in Ottawa

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Regina

$60,764

Take-home $46,988 · $3,916/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Regina you'd need $39,236 less a year (−39%).

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

Ottawa

$2,100

43% cheaper

Regina

$1,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Ottawa

$430

12% cheaper

Regina

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Ottawa

$125

30% cheaper

Regina

$88

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