Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 13.1% higher than in Winnipeg (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 24.5% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 57.5% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 21.4% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 3.4% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 10.0% higher than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$20.00 | C$25.00 | +25.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$85.25 | C$120.00 | +40.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$15.00 | C$16.00 | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$8.00 | C$9.00 | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$9.00 | C$10.00 | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$5.40 | C$5.71 | +5.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$3.05 | C$2.97 | -2.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$2.71 | C$2.47 | -8.8 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$2.21 | C$3.87 | +75.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$2.72 | C$3.58 | +31.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$2.28 | C$1.76 | -22.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$4.70 | C$4.93 | +4.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$5.62 | C$7.16 | +27.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$6.61 | C$8.06 | +21.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$10.15 | C$10.13 | -0.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$2.24 | C$2.37 | +5.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$0.83 | C$0.79 | -4.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$2.24 | C$2.19 | -2.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$2.33 | C$2.44 | +4.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$1.59 | C$1.24 | -21.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$1.69 | C$0.97 | -42.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$3.44 | C$3.39 | -1.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$2.32 | C$2.46 | +5.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$19.04 | C$20.00 | +5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$3.97 | C$3.27 | -17.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$4.89 | C$4.05 | -17.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$23.00 | C$20.00 | -13.0 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$3.35 | C$3.35 | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$115.50 | C$156.00 | +35.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$3.95 | C$4.25 | +7.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$3.06 | C$2.82 | -7.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$34.20 | C$31.03 | -9.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$1.52 | C$1.50 | -1.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$39,580.00 | C$38,835.00 | -1.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$27,372.22 | C$29,198.56 | +6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$242.12 | C$194.71 | -19.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$54.85 | C$51.17 | -6.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$81.88 | C$69.94 | -14.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$55.38 | C$74.77 | +35.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$41.88 | C$33.58 | -19.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$16.50 | C$19.00 | +15.2 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$1,520.08 | C$1,257.29 | -17.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$26,118.33 | C$29,890.31 | +14.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$62.67 | C$83.04 | +32.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$61.45 | C$61.68 | +0.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$103.17 | C$132.95 | +28.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$138.22 | C$175.84 | +27.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$1,373.95 | C$2,282.46 | +66.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$1,391.65 | C$2,022.58 | +45.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,270.13 | C$3,809.80 | +67.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$2,097.36 | C$3,120.00 | +48.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$306.02 | C$1,121.41 | +266.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$306.51 | C$891.54 | +190.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$3,619.46 | C$4,955.17 | +36.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.64 | 4.51 | -2.6 % |
| Last update: | 16 May 2026 | 17 May 2026 | |
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