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Moncton vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)

Winnipeg is about 18% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,400 a month in Winnipeg vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Winnipeg is 18% more expensive than living in Moncton overall.

Moncton / month

$1,615

Winnipeg / month

$1,888

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Moncton $

Salary in Moncton

$100,000

Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo

Needed in Winnipeg

$118,190

Take-home $82,792 · $6,899/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $18,190 more a year (+18%).

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

Moncton

$1,150

22% more expensive

Winnipeg

$1,400

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Moncton

$390

3% cheaper

Winnipeg

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Moncton

$75

44% more expensive

Winnipeg

$108

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