Waterloo vs Winnipeg: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Waterloo, QC and Winnipeg, MB.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Waterloo
C$3,046monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$672 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$4,933 per month · 2020
Canada
Winnipeg
C$3,721monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,137 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$6,667 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Waterloo
Winnipeg
Difference
Rent
C$672
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,137
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Waterloo 41% lower
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$720
State / province · 2023
C$798
State / province · 2023
Waterloo 10% lower
Transport
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$996
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Waterloo 9% lower
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$237
State / province · 2023
C$272
State / province · 2023
Waterloo 13% lower
Childcare
C$24
State / province · 2023
C$28
State / province · 2023
Waterloo 14% lower
Education
C$83
State / province · 2023
C$103
State / province · 2023
Waterloo 20% lower
Leisure
C$406
State / province · 2023
C$389
State / province · 2023
Waterloo 5% higher
Reference subtotal
C$3,046
C$3,721
Not comparable
Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.
Common questions about Waterloo and Winnipeg
- Is Waterloo cheaper than Winnipeg?
- Compare published cost figures for Waterloo, QC and Winnipeg, MB. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.