Cost of living in Winnipeg, Canada vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Winnipeg (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 | C$19 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 | C$5.84 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.56 | C$1.85 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.07 | C$4.50 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.72 | C$3.04 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.60 | C$4.24 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.45 | C$3.76 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.34 | C$3.41 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 | C$18 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$1.95 | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.72 | C$1.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Winnipeg (Canada) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,483 | C$2,136 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,278 | C$1,241 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$212 | C$133 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,259 | C$1,120 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$940 | C$806 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$85 | C$66 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$62 | C$50 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$471 | C$322 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$139 | C$96 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 | C$25 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Winnipeg (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$63 | C$61 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$62 | C$38 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$127 | C$96 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$132 | C$112 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Winnipeg (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,877 | C$22,935 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 | C$1.39 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 | C$67 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$16 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Winnipeg (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 | C$22 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 | C$77 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 | C$6 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.60 | C$3.78 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.72 | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.02 | C$3.11 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.45 | C$2.46 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Winnipeg (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 | C$50 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 | C$27 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$148 | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 | C$94 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.76 | C$5.25 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.61 | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$550 | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 | C$0.83 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 | C$36 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 | C$11 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 458 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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