Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 11.4% higher than in Winnipeg (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 28.5% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 83.6% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 12.8% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 5.2% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 2.3% lower than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 27.00 C$ | +8.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 89.50 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +34.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.85 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.43 C$ | 5.49 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.27 C$ | 3.05 C$ | -6.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -5.8 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.98 C$ | 14.73 C$ | +84.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.67 C$ | 3.51 C$ | +31.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 2.11 C$ | -11.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.37 C$ | 4.91 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.84 C$ | 7.67 C$ | +31.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.88 C$ | 7.93 C$ | +15.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.95 C$ | 9.64 C$ | -12.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.28 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +9.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 C$ | 0.74 C$ | -7.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.28 C$ | 2.08 C$ | -8.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.04 C$ | 2.57 C$ | +25.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.68 C$ | 1.50 C$ | -11.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.31 C$ | 1.88 C$ | +42.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.30 C$ | 3.14 C$ | -4.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.03 C$ | 2.54 C$ | +25.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.88 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.58 C$ | 3.59 C$ | -21.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.60 C$ | 4.28 C$ | -7.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 22.00 C$ | 19.50 C$ | -11.4 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.25 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +7.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 111.83 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +39.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.98 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +8.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 34.65 C$ | 35.00 C$ | +1.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.19 C$ | 5.92 C$ | +14.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,196.00 C$ | +0.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,117.68 C$ | 28,922.65 C$ | -0.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 206.44 C$ | 138.07 C$ | -33.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 57.43 C$ | 54.31 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.87 C$ | 73.13 C$ | -9.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.67 C$ | 74.35 C$ | +43.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 43.33 C$ | 30.10 C$ | -30.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.99 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +6.3 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,231.83 C$ | 1,631.24 C$ | +32.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,470.67 C$ | 24,354.31 C$ | +47.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.14 C$ | 79.95 C$ | +10.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 51.73 C$ | 56.03 C$ | +8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.44 C$ | 120.82 C$ | +3.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 185.45 C$ | 162.03 C$ | -12.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,225.10 C$ | 2,522.00 C$ | +105.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,367.68 C$ | 2,100.87 C$ | +53.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,953.33 C$ | 4,050.50 C$ | +107.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,994.67 C$ | 3,337.85 C$ | +67.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 402.58 C$ | 1,214.09 C$ | +201.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 371.61 C$ | 979.74 C$ | +163.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,542.93 C$ | 4,449.70 C$ | +25.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.35 | 5.88 | -7.4 % |
| Last update: | February 2025 | February 2025 | |
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