QC
vs
BC
Sherbrooke vs Victoria Cost of Living (2026)
Victoria is about 92% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,200 a month in Victoria vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Victoria is 92% more expensive than living in Sherbrooke overall.
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Victoria / month
$2,750
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 Victoria
$192,485
Take-home $132,223 · $11,019/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Victoria you'd need $92,485 more a year (+92%).
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
110% more expensive
Victoria
$2,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Sherbrooke
$370
22% more expensive
Victoria
$450
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Sherbrooke
$80
25% more expensive
Victoria
$100
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