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Regina vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)

Winnipeg is about 14% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,400 a month in Winnipeg vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Winnipeg is 14% more expensive than living in Regina overall.

Regina / month

$1,668

Winnipeg / month

$1,888

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 Winnipeg

$114,215

Take-home $80,325 · $6,694/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $14,215 more a year (+14%).

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

17% more expensive

Winnipeg

$1,400

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Regina

$380

0% more expensive

Winnipeg

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Regina

$88

23% more expensive

Winnipeg

$108

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