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Regina vs Sudbury Cost of Living (2026)

Sudbury is about 21% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Sudbury is 21% more expensive than living in Regina overall.

Regina / month

$1,668

Sudbury / month

$1,988

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Regina $

Salary in Regina

$100,000

Take-home $72,288 · $6,024/mo

Needed in Sudbury

$121,323

Take-home $88,091 · $7,341/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Sudbury you'd need $21,323 more a year (+21%).

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

Regina

$1,200

25% more expensive

Sudbury

$1,500

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Regina

$380

5% more expensive

Sudbury

$400

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Monthly Transit Pass

Regina

$88

0% more expensive

Sudbury

$88

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