Real 2026 monthly costs for Winnipeg, Manitoba — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$2,503
Family of 4 / month
$5,778
Living wage (single)
$18.51/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| Groceries | $395 | $731 | $1,264 |
| Transit | $113 | $226 | $226 |
| Utilities | $175 | $201 | $228 |
| Phone | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Misc | $420 | $672 | $1,008 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $1,302 |
| Total / month | $2,503 | $3,230 | $5,778 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,168 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,575 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $5,945 | ✅ | ✅ |
| $150,000 | $8,518 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
Manitoba's capital. Affordable housing, harsh winters, growing tech sector. Provincial sales tax 7%.
Median household income in Winnipeg: $72,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: MB (Manitoba).
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