QC
vs
BC
Sherbrooke vs Vancouver Cost of Living (2026)
Vancouver is about 141% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,800 a month in Vancouver vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Vancouver is 141% more expensive than living in Sherbrooke overall.
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Vancouver / month
$3,440
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Sherbrooke
$100,000
Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo
Needed in Vancouver
$241,411
Take-home $158,597 · $13,216/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Vancouver you'd need $141,411 more a year (+141%).
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
Sherbrooke
$1,050
167% more expensive
Vancouver
$2,800
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Sherbrooke
$370
24% more expensive
Vancouver
$460
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Sherbrooke
$80
125% more expensive
Vancouver
$180
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