Manitoba · Updated June 2026
Cost of living in Winnipeg
Manitoba's capital stays affordable on rent and utilities — Manitoba Hydro keeps energy costs among the lowest in the country — even as grocery inflation bites.
What it costs each month in Winnipeg
Typical figures for a one-person household. Your own number depends on your housing, habits, and income — that’s what the Cost of Living Score assessment works out.
Rent is the CMHC average in-place one-bedroom rent (what current tenants pay), via Statistics Canada (2025-12). New-lease asking rents typically run higher.
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How Winnipeg compares
Common questions about living in Winnipeg
How much does it cost to live in Winnipeg?
A typical single-person household in Winnipeg spends about $1,924 per month on the essentials: $1,232 rent, $390 groceries, $107 transit, and $195 utilities.
What is the average rent in Winnipeg?
The CMHC in-place average for a one-bedroom in Winnipeg is about $1,232 per month — what current tenants pay, via Statistics Canada. New-lease asking rents typically run higher.
How much are utilities in Winnipeg?
Hydro, heating, and internet for a one-bedroom in Winnipeg run about $195 per month.
Is Winnipeg an affordable place to live?
Winnipeg scores 62/100 on our Cost of Living Score, where higher means more affordable — that's "Affordable". Its typical monthly essentials run about 10% below the average Canadian city we track.
How this score is calculated
The Cost of Living Score adds up a city’s typical monthly essentials — rent, groceries, transit, and utilities — and compares that total to the average across the Canadian cities we track. A city at the average scores around 50; cheaper cities score higher, pricier ones lower. Higher always means more affordable.
Sources: Rent is the CMHC Rental Market Survey 1-bedroom average (2025, via Statistics Canada); groceries from Canada's Food Price Report 2025; transit is the Winnipeg Transit adult monthly pass; utilities reflect Manitoba Hydro's low rates plus CRTC internet pricing. Figures are typical city-level estimates for a one-person household, not a personal budget, and shift over time. Last updated June 2026.