Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Montreal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Montreal is 2.8% higher than in Winnipeg (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Montreal is 6.7% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Montreal are 19.0% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Montreal are 1.9% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Montreal are 7.5% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Montreal is 0.6% lower than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 C$ | 22.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 92.50 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +8.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.21 C$ | 5.04 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.21 C$ | 2.93 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.52 C$ | 2.08 C$ | -17.4 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.00 C$ | 12.39 C$ | +54.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 4.08 C$ | +45.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | 2.40 C$ | +6.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.50 C$ | 4.65 C$ | +3.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.42 C$ | 9.95 C$ | +55.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.19 C$ | 7.20 C$ | +0.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.83 C$ | 9.34 C$ | -13.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 2.31 C$ | +0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.97 C$ | +16.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.24 C$ | 2.70 C$ | +20.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.15 C$ | 2.83 C$ | +31.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.64 C$ | 1.69 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.49 C$ | 1.58 C$ | +5.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.28 C$ | 3.25 C$ | -1.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.08 C$ | 2.52 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +5.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.50 C$ | 4.38 C$ | -2.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.38 C$ | 4.70 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21.50 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -16.3 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.75 C$ | +15.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 112.75 C$ | 100.00 C$ | -11.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.06 C$ | 3.30 C$ | +7.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.10 C$ | 48.10 C$ | +33.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.28 C$ | 6.30 C$ | +19.4 % |
| 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) | 29,454.04 C$ | 29,150.40 C$ | -1.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 202.77 C$ | 108.18 C$ | -46.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.64 C$ | 51.40 C$ | -12.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.13 C$ | 60.99 C$ | -26.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.42 C$ | 53.95 C$ | -4.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 46.33 C$ | 20.75 C$ | -55.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -11.8 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,231.83 C$ | 895.47 C$ | -27.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,470.67 C$ | 7,938.46 C$ | -51.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 63.25 C$ | 84.43 C$ | +33.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 54.91 C$ | 60.87 C$ | +10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 111.47 C$ | 137.03 C$ | +22.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 163.33 C$ | 161.38 C$ | -1.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,270.28 C$ | 1,684.53 C$ | +32.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,380.40 C$ | 1,321.71 C$ | -4.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,038.46 C$ | 2,851.25 C$ | +39.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,033.57 C$ | 2,141.67 C$ | +5.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 410.86 C$ | 891.71 C$ | +117.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 350.51 C$ | 606.66 C$ | +73.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Montreal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,493.25 C$ | 3,705.97 C$ | +6.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.02 | 5.76 | -4.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 120 | 390 |
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