NB
vs
MB
Fredericton vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)
Winnipeg is about 10% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,400 a month in Winnipeg vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in Winnipeg is 10% more expensive than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Winnipeg / month
$1,888
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Fredericton
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Winnipeg
$109,803
Take-home $77,585 · $6,465/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $9,803 more a year (+10%).
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
Fredericton
$1,250
12% more expensive
Winnipeg
$1,400
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
5% cheaper
Winnipeg
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
35% more expensive
Winnipeg
$108
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