Cost of living in Regina

In Regina, Canada, a single person typically needs around $1678 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3822 monthly.

How expensive is Regina compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Regina is 17% more expensive overall.

How does Regina compare to your city?

Regina is 51% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Regina is, on average, 63% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Regina?

Who is Regina a good fit for?

Regina tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Regina so expensive?

The primary driver of Regina's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Regina?

Food costs in Regina are 11% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Regina?

Public transport in Regina is 17% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1678 $
Without Rent
704 $
Rent & Utilities
974 $
Food
531 $
Transport
62 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2273 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
226.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.8 $
Dinner 66.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.15 $
Capuccino 3.35 $
Coke, 330ml 1.99 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.7 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.96 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.92 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.18 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.23 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.87 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.26 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.66 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.65 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.24 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.14 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.65 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.92 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.96 $
Cigarette pack 14.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.41 $
Monthly Pass 64.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.12 $
Taxi, 8 km 8.77 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 52 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.59 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.96 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.15 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.11 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 129 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 197 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 54.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 793 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,483 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 784 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,241 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,793 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,528 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,273 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.80%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 35.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.38 $
Haircut 14.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 92.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 63 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,363 $

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Regina vs New York City (New York City is 141% more expensive) Regina vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 90% more expensive) Regina vs Chicago (Chicago is 59% more expensive) Regina vs Houston (Houston is 34% more expensive) Regina vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 41% more expensive) Regina vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 51% more expensive) Regina vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 31% more expensive) Regina vs San Diego (San Diego is 99% more expensive) Regina vs Dallas (Dallas is 52% more expensive) Regina vs San Jose (San Jose is 119% more expensive)
Canada
Regina vs Toronto (Toronto is 53% more expensive) Regina vs Montreal (Montreal is 16% more expensive) Regina vs Calgary (Calgary is 28% more expensive) Regina vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 33% more expensive) Regina vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 6% more expensive) Regina vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 5% more expensive) Regina vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 47% more expensive) Regina vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 58% more expensive) Regina vs Brampton (Brampton is 27% more expensive) Regina vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 28% more expensive)
Barbados
Regina vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 19% less expensive) Regina vs Holetown (Holetown is 17% less expensive)
Panama
Regina vs Panama City (Panama City is 18% less expensive) Regina vs Colon (Colon is 30% less expensive) Regina vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 27% less expensive) Regina vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 37% less expensive) Regina vs David (David is 50% less expensive) Regina vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 43% less expensive) Regina vs Balboa (Balboa is 26% less expensive) Regina vs Pacora (Pacora is 26% less expensive) Regina vs Chitre (Chitre is 35% less expensive) Regina vs Penonome (Penonome is 35% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Regina vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 26% less expensive) Regina vs Cayon (Cayon is 26% less expensive)
Cuba
Regina vs Havana (Havana is 39% less expensive) Regina vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 16% less expensive) Regina vs Holguin (Holguin is 24% less expensive) Regina vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 9% less expensive) Regina vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 37% less expensive) Regina vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 31% less expensive) Regina vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 7% less expensive) Regina vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 7% less expensive) Regina vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 35% less expensive) Regina vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 48% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Regina vs San Jose (San Jose is 26% less expensive) Regina vs Limon (Limon is 28% less expensive) Regina vs Liberia (Liberia is 46% less expensive) Regina vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 27% less expensive) Regina vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 24% less expensive) Regina vs Cartago (Cartago is 43% less expensive) Regina vs Heredia (Heredia is 26% less expensive) Regina vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 1% more expensive) Regina vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 22% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Regina vs Castries (Castries is 31% less expensive) Regina vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 29% less expensive)
Jamaica
Regina vs Kingston (Kingston is 21% less expensive) Regina vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 53% less expensive) Regina vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 39% less expensive) Regina vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 31% less expensive) Regina vs May Pen (May Pen is 51% less expensive) Regina vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 42% less expensive) Regina vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 49% less expensive) Regina vs Linstead (Linstead is 38% less expensive) Regina vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 33% less expensive) Regina vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 32% less expensive)
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Regina vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 29% less expensive) Regina vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 58% less expensive) Regina vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 30% less expensive) Regina vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 36% less expensive) Regina vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 31% less expensive) Regina vs Apopa (Apopa is 32% less expensive) Regina vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 28% less expensive) Regina vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 13% less expensive) Regina vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 35% less expensive) Regina vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 47% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Regina vs St. John's (St. John's is 35% less expensive) Regina vs All Saints (All Saints is 36% less expensive)
Grenada
Regina vs St. George's (St. George's is 37% less expensive) Regina vs Grenville (Grenville is 37% less expensive)
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Regina vs Roseau (Roseau is 40% less expensive) Regina vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 32% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Regina vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 42% less expensive) Regina vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 40% less expensive)
Belize
Regina vs Belize City (Belize City is 48% less expensive) Regina vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 35% less expensive) Regina vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 57% less expensive) Regina vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 21% less expensive) Regina vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 6% less expensive)
Guatemala
Regina vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 40% less expensive) Regina vs Mixco (Mixco is 62% less expensive) Regina vs Coban (Coban is 46% less expensive) Regina vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 54% less expensive) Regina vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 46% less expensive) Regina vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 46% less expensive) Regina vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 48% less expensive) Regina vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 48% less expensive) Regina vs Flores (Flores is 49% less expensive) Regina vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 53% less expensive)
Honduras
Regina vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 51% less expensive) Regina vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 38% less expensive) Regina vs Choloma (Choloma is 64% less expensive) Regina vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 61% less expensive) Regina vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 47% less expensive) Regina vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 48% less expensive) Regina vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 57% less expensive) Regina vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 57% less expensive) Regina vs Yoro (Yoro is 56% less expensive) Regina vs La Lima (La Lima is 48% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Regina vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 53% less expensive) Regina vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 38% less expensive) Regina vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 54% less expensive) Regina vs Higuey (Higuey is 54% less expensive) Regina vs La Vega (La Vega is 66% less expensive) Regina vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 50% less expensive) Regina vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 56% less expensive) Regina vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 69% less expensive) Regina vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 63% less expensive) Regina vs Bonao (Bonao is 68% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Regina vs Managua (Managua is 54% less expensive) Regina vs Leon (Leon is 62% less expensive) Regina vs Masaya (Masaya is 58% less expensive) Regina vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 67% less expensive) Regina vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 62% less expensive) Regina vs Esteli (Esteli is 65% less expensive) Regina vs Granada (Granada is 58% less expensive) Regina vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 73% less expensive) Regina vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 60% less expensive) Regina vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 47% less expensive)