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Cost of Living in Winnipeg

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada · Population 758,515

▲ +0% vs Canada average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$1,560 ($1,147)
Couple, monthly$2,840 ($2,088)
Family of four, monthly$3,742 ($2,751)

Estimated Prices in Winnipeg

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$14.27 ($10.49)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$57.09 ($41.98)per meal
Cappuccino$4.28 ($3.15)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$323 ($238)per month
Monthly public transport pass$52.33 ($38.48)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$138 ($101)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$39.96 ($29.38)per month
Fitness club membership$39.96 ($29.38)per month
Cinema ticket$10.47 ($7.70)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$875 ($643)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$609 ($447)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,826 ($1,342)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Winnipeg is $4,613 ($3,392) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $1,560 ($1,147) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $2,028 ($1,491) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($609 ($447)) represents about 39% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

East St. Paul

14 km away · Manitoba

Springfield

33 km away · Manitoba

Selkirk

34 km away · Manitoba

Taché

39 km away · Manitoba

St. Andrews

45 km away · Manitoba

Steinbach

52 km away · Manitoba

Hanover

54 km away · Manitoba

St. Clements

54 km away · Manitoba

Other Major Cities in Canada

Toronto

Ontario · pop. 5,647,656

$1,952 ($1,435) / mo

Montréal

Quebec · pop. 3,675,219

$1,690 ($1,242) / mo

Vancouver

British Columbia · pop. 2,426,160

$1,690 ($1,242) / mo

Calgary

Alberta · pop. 1,306,784

$1,690 ($1,242) / mo

Edmonton

Alberta · pop. 1,151,635

$1,690 ($1,242) / mo

Ottawa

Ontario · pop. 1,068,821

$1,690 ($1,242) / mo

Quebec City

Quebec · pop. 733,156

$1,560 ($1,147) / mo

Hamilton

Ontario · pop. 729,560

$1,560 ($1,147) / mo

Living in Winnipeg

Winnipeg is one of the key cities in Canada. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $1,560 ($1,147), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $609 ($447) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $3,742 ($2,751) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $2,840 ($2,088) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Winnipeg is $4,613 ($3,392). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $2,028 ($1,491) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winnipeg expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $1,560 ($1,147) per month in Winnipeg including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Canada.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Winnipeg?
A net salary of around $2,028 ($1,491) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Winnipeg with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Winnipeg is $4,613 ($3,392).
How much is rent in Winnipeg?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $875 ($643) per month in the city centre and $609 ($447) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,826 ($1,342).
Is Winnipeg cheaper than Canada on average?
No — Winnipeg is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Canada average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Winnipeg?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $323 ($238) in Winnipeg. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $14 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around $4 ($3).
How do transport costs in Winnipeg compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Winnipeg is estimated at $52 ($38). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Winnipeg are estimates based on Canada national averages adjusted for city size (population 758,515). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.