Cost of living in Winnipeg, Canada vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Winnipeg (Canada) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (£8) | £10 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (£5.88) | £5.65 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (£4.14) | £4.17 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.79 (£1.01) | £0.73 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.77 (£2.13) | £2.75 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.18 (£2.93) | £1.92 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (£5.00) | £5.41 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.45 (£2.52) | £1.89 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.33 (£1.32) | £0.81 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.52 (£1.99) | £2.16 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (£10) | £7 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.15 (£1.22) | £1.92 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.86 (£1.05) | £0.74 | + 42% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Winnipeg (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,606 (£910) | £1,367 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,220 (£691) | £832 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$253 (£143) | £164 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,186 (£672) | £1,029 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$892 (£505) | £915 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$107 (£61) | £156 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (£37) | £19 | + 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$438 (£248) | £340 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$126 (£71) | £71 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (£7) | £5.36 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$20 (£11) | £10 | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Winnipeg (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$58 (£33) | £49 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (£29) | £32 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (£68) | £54 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$143 (£81) | £55 | + 48% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Winnipeg (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,469 (£16,126) | £22,837 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.00 (£0.57) | £1.23 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$98 (£55) | £59 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$17 (£10) | £13 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Winnipeg (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (£5.25) | £2.90 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (£19) | £9 | + 118% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$115 (£65) | £75 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (£4.96) | £2.74 | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.75 (£2.69) | £1.35 | + 99% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.76 (£2.70) | £2.57 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.92 (£1.65) | £1.80 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.26 (£1.28) | £1.49 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (£15) | £11 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Winnipeg (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (£31) | £23 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (£14) | £22 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (£87) | £100 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$99 (£56) | £54 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (£4.92) | £8 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.68 (£2.65) | £2.65 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (£3.46) | £3.79 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$571 (£323) | £295 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (£0.27) | £0.20 | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (£32) | £35 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (£9) | £9 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Winnipeg (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £3,490 (C$6,161) in Winnipeg.
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