Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 0.5% lower than in Winnipeg (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 4.9% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 20.2% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 10.9% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 3.3% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 7.8% higher than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 95.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +26.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.85 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.75 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.15 C$ | 5.27 C$ | +2.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.47 C$ | 2.83 C$ | -18.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.13 C$ | -14.8 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.28 C$ | 11.11 C$ | +52.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.52 C$ | 3.83 C$ | +52.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.42 C$ | 2.07 C$ | -14.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.25 C$ | 4.61 C$ | +8.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.16 C$ | 7.99 C$ | +29.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.96 C$ | 7.89 C$ | +13.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.83 C$ | 9.09 C$ | +2.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.66 C$ | 2.27 C$ | -14.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 C$ | 0.89 C$ | +2.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.49 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +0.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | 2.83 C$ | +19.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.63 C$ | 1.29 C$ | -20.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.50 C$ | 1.46 C$ | -2.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.46 C$ | 3.45 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.44 C$ | 2.37 C$ | -3.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.64 C$ | 4.52 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.12 C$ | 4.48 C$ | +8.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +19.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 108.00 C$ | 97.00 C$ | -10.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.95 C$ | 4.95 C$ | +25.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.98 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +8.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 34.65 C$ | 60.00 C$ | +73.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.73 C$ | 6.53 C$ | +14.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,056.42 C$ | 27,785.04 C$ | -4.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 195.95 C$ | 111.36 C$ | -43.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 59.47 C$ | 52.72 C$ | -11.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 89.56 C$ | 60.63 C$ | -32.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.69 C$ | 46.16 C$ | -10.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 47.50 C$ | 22.31 C$ | -53.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 936.41 C$ | 898.67 C$ | -4.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,470.67 C$ | 9,057.14 C$ | -45.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.50 C$ | 87.82 C$ | +21.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 51.71 C$ | 66.56 C$ | +28.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 114.12 C$ | 118.17 C$ | +3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 191.62 C$ | 146.25 C$ | -23.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,251.52 C$ | 1,663.80 C$ | +32.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,384.81 C$ | 1,281.25 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,030.77 C$ | 2,985.00 C$ | +47.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,062.00 C$ | 2,161.41 C$ | +4.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 402.58 C$ | 921.03 C$ | +128.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 371.61 C$ | 530.53 C$ | +42.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,306.73 C$ | 3,739.30 C$ | +13.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.93 | 6.39 | -7.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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