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Kelowna vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)

Kelowna is about 44% more expensive than Winnipeg, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,400 in Winnipeg.

The Verdict

Living in Winnipeg is 30% cheaper than living in Kelowna overall.

Kelowna / month

$2,635

Winnipeg / month

$1,888

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kelowna $

Salary in Kelowna

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Winnipeg

$69,575

Take-home $51,634 · $4,303/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $30,425 less a year (−30%).

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.

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1-Bed City Center

Kelowna

$2,100

33% cheaper

Winnipeg

$1,400

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kelowna

$440

14% cheaper

Winnipeg

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kelowna

$95

14% more expensive

Winnipeg

$108

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