Cost of living in Winnipeg (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Winnipeg (Canada) is 26% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Winnipeg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($14) | $17 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.53 ($4.04) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.88 ($1.37) | $0.96 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.16 ($3.03) | $5.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.64 ($3.38) | $4.42 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 ($6) | $4.80 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.55 ($2.59) | $3.89 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.94 ($1.41) | $2.27 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 ($2.36) | $3.02 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($12) | $14 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.41 ($1.76) | $2.85 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.52 ($1.11) | $2.06 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Winnipeg (Canada) is 41% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Winnipeg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,858 ($1,355) | $2,266 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,269 ($925) | $1,712 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$252 ($184) | $276 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,076 ($784) | $1,667 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$868 ($633) | $1,298 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$107 ($78) | $131 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 ($42) | $46 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$441 ($321) | $254 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$129 ($94) | $287 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 ($10) | $12 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 ($17) | $28 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Winnipeg (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Winnipeg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$65 ($47) | $61 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$42 ($31) | $43 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$133 ($97) | $85 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$126 ($92) | $152 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Winnipeg (Canada) is 18% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Winnipeg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,497 ($20,780) | $28,742 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.66 ($1.21) | $0.91 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$100 ($73) | $85 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 ($16) | $38 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Winnipeg (Canada) is 34% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Winnipeg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 ($7) | $5.29 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 ($24) | $19 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$110 ($80) | $181 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.42 ($3.23) | $4.36 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.56 ($3.32) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.67 ($1.95) | $5.44 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.36 ($1.72) | $1.55 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$37 ($27) | $36 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Winnipeg (Canada) is about the same as in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Winnipeg | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 ($42) | $42 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 ($18) | $20 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 ($113) | $170 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($70) | $62 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 ($6) | $13 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.45 ($3.24) | $5.68 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($4.83) | $5.84 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$598 ($436) | $574 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 ($0.31) | $0.16 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 ($39) | $60 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 ($11) | $8 | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 514 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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