PE
vs
MB
Charlottetown vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)
Charlottetown is about 4% more expensive than Winnipeg, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Charlottetown vs $1,400 in Winnipeg.
The Verdict
Living in Winnipeg is 4% cheaper than living in Charlottetown overall.
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Winnipeg / month
$1,888
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Charlottetown
$100,000
Take-home $69,789 · $5,816/mo
Needed in Winnipeg
$96,267
Take-home $68,953 · $5,746/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $3,733 less a year (−4%).
Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Charlottetown
$1,450
3% cheaper
Winnipeg
$1,400
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
12% cheaper
Winnipeg
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
54% more expensive
Winnipeg
$108
Advertisement
Plan your move
Advertisement