City Cost Report
Sherbrooke skyline
Sherbrooke
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Sherbrooke is 60% cheaper than Toronto overall.

SherbrookeToronto
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,100.00 CAD$2,450.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$900.00 CAD$2,100.00 CAD
Groceries Index95108
Monthly Transit Pass$85.00 CAD$156.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$105.00 CAD$160.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.68 CAD$1.65 CAD
Mid-range Meal$22.00 CAD$28.00 CAD
Gym Membership$38.00 CAD$70.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$190.00 CAD$1,750.00 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Sherbrooke...

You would need $149,094 in Toronto to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherbrooke cheaper than Toronto?

Sherbrooke is 60% cheaper than Toronto overall.

How much is rent in Sherbrooke vs Toronto?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,100 CAD per month in Sherbrooke and $2,450 CAD in Toronto. Outside the centre, it is $900 CAD in Sherbrooke and $2,100 CAD in Toronto.

What salary do I need to move from Sherbrooke to Toronto?

On average, you need about 248% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Sherbrooke is roughly equivalent to $149,094 in Toronto.

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