Winnipeg, Canada

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Cost of living in Winnipeg

Real monthly costs in Winnipeg, Canada — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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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.

Essentials / mo$1,771rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women103.4ages 20–39, census subdivision level
Avg net salary$2,486monthly, after tax
Safety score40/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly 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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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.

Air qualityPM2.5 8.3µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month20°CJul
Coolest month-14°CFeb
Wettest month86 mmJul
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan-13.8°C-19.3°C80%73%16 mm
Feb-14.4°C-20.1°C75%65%16 mm
Mar-5°C-10.3°C71%61%20 mm
Apr3.3°C-1.4°C61%62%46 mm
May12.7°C9.4°C58%55%67 mm
Jun18.5°C17.2°C65%54%84 mm
Jul20.5°C20.4°C71%45%86 mm
Aug19°C18.2°C71%46%66 mm
Sep14.5°C12.1°C71%54%79 mm
Oct5.8°C1.8°C74%63%48 mm
Nov-2.7°C-7.6°C79%71%29 mm
Dec-10.5°C-15.9°C81%72%27 mm

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