Cost of Living Comparison Between Calgary and Winnipeg 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Winnipeg are 8.8% lower than in Calgary (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Winnipeg are 13.8% lower than in Calgary | |
| Rent Prices in Winnipeg are 25.3% lower than in Calgary | |
| Restaurant Prices in Winnipeg are 3.1% lower than in Calgary | |
| Groceries Prices in Winnipeg are 7.0% lower than in Calgary | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Winnipeg is 21.1% lower than in Calgary | |
Restaurants | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 24.00 C$ | -4.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 95.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.50 C$ | 14.95 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.19 C$ | 5.04 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 C$ | 3.36 C$ | +19.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.44 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +2.6 % |
Markets | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.78 C$ | 7.45 C$ | -23.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.01 C$ | 2.53 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.30 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.02 C$ | 4.22 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.77 C$ | 6.22 C$ | -29.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.08 C$ | 7.02 C$ | -13.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.02 C$ | 8.64 C$ | -4.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.65 C$ | 2.77 C$ | +4.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 C$ | 0.91 C$ | +5.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | 2.45 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.55 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -10.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 1.59 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.38 C$ | 1.51 C$ | +9.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.65 C$ | 3.42 C$ | -6.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.42 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.67 C$ | 4.78 C$ | +30.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.90 C$ | 4.38 C$ | -10.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.50 C$ | +2.5 % |
Transportation | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -14.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 C$ | 108.00 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 3.95 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 C$ | 2.90 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.06 C$ | 34.65 C$ | -11.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.48 C$ | 5.75 C$ | +4.8 % |
| 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) | 29,265.95 C$ | 29,056.42 C$ | -0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 319.71 C$ | 187.95 C$ | -41.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 62.05 C$ | 57.58 C$ | -7.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 91.06 C$ | 88.04 C$ | -3.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81.04 C$ | 51.50 C$ | -36.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 48.15 C$ | 50.00 C$ | +3.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,240.00 C$ | 874.79 C$ | -29.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,525.00 C$ | 16,470.67 C$ | -40.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.35 C$ | 77.06 C$ | -7.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 69.59 C$ | 51.67 C$ | -25.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 124.62 C$ | 113.67 C$ | -8.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 172.64 C$ | 186.75 C$ | +8.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,975.80 C$ | 1,289.21 C$ | -34.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,611.72 C$ | 1,359.21 C$ | -15.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,028.48 C$ | 2,058.33 C$ | -32.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,479.00 C$ | 2,091.11 C$ | -15.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 438.21 C$ | 402.58 C$ | -8.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 411.64 C$ | 371.61 C$ | -9.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Calgary Edit |
Winnipeg Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,857.08 C$ | 3,305.52 C$ | -31.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.42 | 6.87 | +7.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 374 | 136 |
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