BC
vs
MB
Kamloops vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)
Kamloops is about 18% more expensive than Winnipeg, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,400 in Winnipeg.
The Verdict
Living in Winnipeg is 16% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Winnipeg / month
$1,888
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kamloops
$100,000
Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo
Needed in Winnipeg
$84,404
Take-home $61,050 · $5,088/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $15,596 less a year (−16%).
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
Kamloops
$1,700
18% cheaper
Winnipeg
$1,400
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kamloops
$410
7% cheaper
Winnipeg
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kamloops
$85
27% more expensive
Winnipeg
$108
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