🇨🇦 Canada · #249 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Winnipeg

2.2% below the Canada average

Ranked #249 of 538 cities · More expensive than 53.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Winnipeg

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,424/mo ≈ $1,030 CAD 1,331/mo ≈ $963 7%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,247/mo ≈ $1,625 CAD 2,080/mo ≈ $1,505 7%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.2% Average
Rent
-6.5% Average
Groceries
-1.4% Average
Restaurants
-5.4% Average
Purchasing Power
-5.9% Average

Living in Winnipeg: What to Expect

Winnipeg is average by global standards (ranked #249 of 538 cities). It is 2.2% cheaper than the Canada average, based on 24 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 80,503 gross take home CAD 5,097/month after tax (24% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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