Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 6.7% higher than in Winnipeg (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 33.0% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 108.8% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 24.4% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 6.3% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 16.7% higher than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.19 C$ | 12.00 C$ | +7.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 C$ | 7.50 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.50 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.56 C$ | 5.06 C$ | +11.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 C$ | 2.73 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 C$ | 2.43 C$ | +17.2 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.94 C$ | 10.87 C$ | +56.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.49 C$ | 3.18 C$ | +27.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.95 C$ | 2.16 C$ | +10.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.85 C$ | 5.07 C$ | +31.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.49 C$ | 7.39 C$ | +34.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.52 C$ | 7.25 C$ | +11.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.77 C$ | 8.28 C$ | +6.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | 2.01 C$ | -12.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.88 C$ | 0.85 C$ | -3.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.26 C$ | 2.12 C$ | -6.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.45 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -6.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.65 C$ | 1.69 C$ | +2.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.48 C$ | 1.24 C$ | -15.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.25 C$ | 3.22 C$ | -0.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.62 C$ | 2.53 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.49 C$ | 3.36 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.29 C$ | 3.78 C$ | -11.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 C$ | 3.10 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 104.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +15.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.80 C$ | 3.75 C$ | -1.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.57 C$ | 3.22 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.30 C$ | 37.14 C$ | +18.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.00 C$ | 7.93 C$ | +13.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 C$ | 30,000.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,017.83 C$ | 26,552.63 C$ | +2.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 206.67 C$ | 126.82 C$ | -38.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.44 C$ | 0.30 C$ | -30.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 86.04 C$ | 84.93 C$ | -1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.61 C$ | 59.09 C$ | +32.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.14 C$ | 14.76 C$ | -54.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 17.00 C$ | +13.3 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 698.44 C$ | 1,387.73 C$ | +98.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,729.33 C$ | 24,754.95 C$ | +48.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.09 C$ | 79.31 C$ | +27.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 44.00 C$ | 50.41 C$ | +14.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.52 C$ | 118.89 C$ | +18.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 135.08 C$ | 149.23 C$ | +10.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,122.08 C$ | 2,445.55 C$ | +117.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,152.36 C$ | 2,085.71 C$ | +81.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,859.29 C$ | 4,553.66 C$ | +144.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,768.06 C$ | 3,248.69 C$ | +83.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 360.00 C$ | 1,277.66 C$ | +254.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 317.70 C$ | 977.71 C$ | +207.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,975.53 C$ | 4,616.94 C$ | +55.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.91 | 4.71 | -4.2 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 139 | 480 |
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