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Kingston vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)
Kingston is about 15% more expensive than Winnipeg, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,400 in Winnipeg.
The Verdict
Living in Winnipeg is 13% cheaper than living in Kingston overall.
Kingston / month
$2,145
Winnipeg / month
$1,888
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kingston
$100,000
Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo
Needed in Winnipeg
$86,591
Take-home $62,494 · $5,208/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $13,409 less a year (−13%).
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
Kingston
$1,650
15% cheaper
Winnipeg
$1,400
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kingston
$410
7% cheaper
Winnipeg
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kingston
$85
27% more expensive
Winnipeg
$108
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