Winnipeg ranks 3rd of 10 priced cities in Canada on cost — $1,771 a month in essentials, 17% above Quebec City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,486 covers that 1.4×. 103.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at census subdivision level. PM2.5 averages 8.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Feb averages -14°C, Jul 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $976 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $980 |
| Groceries | $187 |
| Dining out | $305 |
| Utilities | $220 |
| Local transport | $83 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,771 |
| Avg net salary | $2,486 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,526 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,641 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Winnipeg, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.19 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $61.56 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.74 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.68 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.21 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.11 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.92 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.50 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.19 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.25 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.52 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.87 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.69 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.82 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.40 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.58 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.40 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.74 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.59 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.38 |
| Monthly transit pass | $83.21 |
| Taxi start | $2.80 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.35 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.14 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $165.38 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $54.64 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $38.95 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $42.31 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.64 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Winnipeg has 103.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (census subdivision level). That is the highest of the 10 Canada cities we track. Canada's national figure is 104.8, so Winnipeg runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -13.8°C | -19.3°C | 80% | 73% | 16 mm |
| Feb | -14.4°C | -20.1°C | 75% | 65% | 16 mm |
| Mar | -5°C | -10.3°C | 71% | 61% | 20 mm |
| Apr | 3.3°C | -1.4°C | 61% | 62% | 46 mm |
| May | 12.7°C | 9.4°C | 58% | 55% | 67 mm |
| Jun | 18.5°C | 17.2°C | 65% | 54% | 84 mm |
| Jul | 20.5°C | 20.4°C | 71% | 45% | 86 mm |
| Aug | 19°C | 18.2°C | 71% | 46% | 66 mm |
| Sep | 14.5°C | 12.1°C | 71% | 54% | 79 mm |
| Oct | 5.8°C | 1.8°C | 74% | 63% | 48 mm |
| Nov | -2.7°C | -7.6°C | 79% | 71% | 29 mm |
| Dec | -10.5°C | -15.9°C | 81% | 72% | 27 mm |
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