Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 0.2% lower than in Winnipeg (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 4.3% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 17.8% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 9.2% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 3.3% lower than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 11.2% higher than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.62 C$ | 24.50 C$ | +18.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 88.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +13.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.75 C$ | +5.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | 8.50 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.56 C$ | 5.34 C$ | -3.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.11 C$ | 2.85 C$ | -8.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.47 C$ | 2.03 C$ | -17.6 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.45 C$ | 3.19 C$ | +30.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.93 C$ | 3.90 C$ | +33.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.99 C$ | 2.25 C$ | +12.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.48 C$ | 4.47 C$ | -0.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.35 C$ | 7.76 C$ | +22.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.14 C$ | 7.58 C$ | +6.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.63 C$ | 9.26 C$ | -12.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.35 C$ | 2.27 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.87 C$ | 0.99 C$ | +14.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.32 C$ | 2.05 C$ | -11.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | 1.94 C$ | -18.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.71 C$ | 1.82 C$ | +6.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.51 C$ | 1.50 C$ | -0.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.51 C$ | 2.94 C$ | -16.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.17 C$ | 2.01 C$ | -7.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.99 C$ | 15.50 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.40 C$ | 3.43 C$ | -22.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.93 C$ | 4.42 C$ | -10.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 22.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | -22.7 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +15.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 115.50 C$ | 104.50 C$ | -9.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.95 C$ | 4.75 C$ | +20.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.06 C$ | 3.30 C$ | +7.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 34.20 C$ | 46.20 C$ | +35.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 C$ | 1.55 C$ | +9.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | 39,000.00 C$ | -1.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,131.31 C$ | 28,835.76 C$ | +6.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 200.61 C$ | 112.86 C$ | -43.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 56.52 C$ | 49.86 C$ | -11.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 83.44 C$ | 59.73 C$ | -28.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 59.99 C$ | 55.19 C$ | -8.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 42.78 C$ | 25.26 C$ | -40.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18.00 C$ | 16.75 C$ | -6.9 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,472.21 C$ | 811.03 C$ | -44.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 26,118.33 C$ | 18,921.25 C$ | -27.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 65.33 C$ | 77.33 C$ | +18.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 62.95 C$ | 56.59 C$ | -10.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 104.83 C$ | 133.53 C$ | +27.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 153.40 C$ | 166.32 C$ | +8.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,394.20 C$ | 1,757.14 C$ | +26.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,293.87 C$ | 1,349.22 C$ | +4.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,200.12 C$ | 2,889.63 C$ | +31.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,062.53 C$ | 2,193.60 C$ | +6.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 310.67 C$ | 674.91 C$ | +117.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 302.13 C$ | 527.42 C$ | +74.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,576.79 C$ | 4,146.20 C$ | +15.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.19 | 4.39 | -15.4 % |
| Last update: | 12 January 2026 | 19 January 2026 | |
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