Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Montreal are 1.6% lower than in Winnipeg (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Montreal are 2.9% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 15.4% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 11.1% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 1.3% lower than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 25.6% higher than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 C$ | 95.00 C$ | +26.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 C$ | 14.00 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 C$ | 7.00 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.50 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.60 C$ | 4.77 C$ | +3.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 C$ | 2.45 C$ | -0.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.01 C$ | 1.76 C$ | -12.8 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.95 C$ | 10.80 C$ | +55.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 C$ | 3.40 C$ | +32.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.92 C$ | 1.83 C$ | -4.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.85 C$ | 4.01 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.48 C$ | 7.28 C$ | +32.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.34 C$ | 7.09 C$ | +11.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.77 C$ | 7.84 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.21 C$ | 1.92 C$ | -13.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.88 C$ | 0.95 C$ | +8.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.22 C$ | 1.98 C$ | -11.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.43 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -5.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | 1.15 C$ | -30.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.38 C$ | 1.37 C$ | -0.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.25 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.58 C$ | 2.25 C$ | -13.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 C$ | 16.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.49 C$ | 3.18 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 C$ | 3.62 C$ | -19.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -25.0 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +12.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 104.00 C$ | 94.00 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.83 C$ | 4.10 C$ | +7.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.57 C$ | 2.82 C$ | +9.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.30 C$ | 41.25 C$ | +31.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.99 C$ | 6.74 C$ | -3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,548.72 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | +8.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,098.19 C$ | 26,296.04 C$ | -3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 209.20 C$ | 104.61 C$ | -50.0 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.44 C$ | 0.51 C$ | +16.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 86.04 C$ | 61.89 C$ | -28.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.42 C$ | 37.95 C$ | -16.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 34.17 C$ | 19.59 C$ | -42.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 14.50 C$ | -3.4 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 698.44 C$ | 915.50 C$ | +31.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,729.33 C$ | 11,890.91 C$ | -28.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 66.41 C$ | 81.55 C$ | +22.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.33 C$ | 50.46 C$ | +11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.68 C$ | 122.83 C$ | +22.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 135.08 C$ | 154.60 C$ | +14.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,145.38 C$ | 1,438.09 C$ | +25.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,169.31 C$ | 1,106.33 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,911.67 C$ | 2,520.09 C$ | +31.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,786.90 C$ | 1,876.14 C$ | +5.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 371.61 C$ | 778.15 C$ | +109.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 353.03 C$ | 441.12 C$ | +25.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,971.05 C$ | 3,838.15 C$ | +29.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.15 | 5.31 | +3.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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