Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Vancouver 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Vancouver are 13.4% higher than in Winnipeg (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Vancouver are 38.0% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Rent Prices in Vancouver are 107.4% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vancouver are 11.6% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Groceries Prices in Vancouver are 21.1% higher than in Winnipeg | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vancouver is 6.1% lower than in Winnipeg | |
Restaurants | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 95.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +26.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.95 C$ | 14.45 C$ | -3.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.04 C$ | 5.43 C$ | +7.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.36 C$ | 2.94 C$ | -12.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.64 C$ | +5.5 % |
Markets | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.45 C$ | 11.69 C$ | +57.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.53 C$ | 3.81 C$ | +50.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.30 C$ | 2.80 C$ | +21.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.22 C$ | 5.95 C$ | +40.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.22 C$ | 9.33 C$ | +50.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.02 C$ | 9.53 C$ | +35.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 C$ | 11.16 C$ | +29.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.77 C$ | 2.91 C$ | +4.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 C$ | 0.83 C$ | -8.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.45 C$ | 2.39 C$ | -2.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | 2.98 C$ | +29.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.59 C$ | 2.05 C$ | +29.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.51 C$ | 1.77 C$ | +17.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.42 C$ | 3.59 C$ | +4.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.50 C$ | 2.58 C$ | +2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.78 C$ | 4.70 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.38 C$ | 4.71 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.50 C$ | 20.57 C$ | +0.4 % |
Transportation | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.15 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 108.00 C$ | 140.00 C$ | +29.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.95 C$ | 4.00 C$ | +1.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.90 C$ | 3.83 C$ | +32.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 34.65 C$ | 36.59 C$ | +5.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 C$ | 7.45 C$ | +29.6 % |
| 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) | 29,056.42 C$ | 28,345.04 C$ | -2.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.95 C$ | 168.94 C$ | -10.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 57.58 C$ | 67.00 C$ | +16.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 88.04 C$ | 81.78 C$ | -7.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.50 C$ | 62.41 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 50.00 C$ | 20.10 C$ | -59.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 874.79 C$ | 1,478.95 C$ | +69.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,470.67 C$ | 20,100.00 C$ | +22.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.06 C$ | 92.16 C$ | +19.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 51.67 C$ | 64.65 C$ | +25.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 113.67 C$ | 139.03 C$ | +22.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 186.75 C$ | 183.64 C$ | -1.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,289.21 C$ | 2,799.38 C$ | +117.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,359.21 C$ | 2,331.35 C$ | +71.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,058.33 C$ | 5,087.24 C$ | +147.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,091.11 C$ | 3,879.34 C$ | +85.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 402.58 C$ | 1,508.81 C$ | +274.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 371.61 C$ | 1,000.17 C$ | +169.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Winnipeg Edit |
Vancouver Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,305.52 C$ | 4,281.59 C$ | +29.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.87 | 6.62 | -3.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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