SK
vs
QC
Regina vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Regina is about 12% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,200 a month in Regina vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 11% cheaper than living in Regina overall.
Regina / month
$1,668
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Regina
$100,000
Take-home $72,288 · $6,024/mo
Needed in Sherbrooke
$89,120
Take-home $62,676 · $5,223/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $10,880 less a year (−11%).
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
Regina
$1,200
12% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Regina
$380
3% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Regina
$88
9% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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