NL
vs
MB
St. John's vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)
St. John's is about 2% more expensive than Winnipeg, mostly because of rent.
The Verdict
Living in Winnipeg is 2% cheaper than living in St. John's overall.
St. John's / month
$1,930
Winnipeg / month
$1,888
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in St. John's
$100,000
Take-home $70,603 · $5,884/mo
Needed in Winnipeg
$98,190
Take-home $70,237 · $5,853/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $1,810 less a year (−2%).
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
St. John's
$1,400
0% more expensive
Winnipeg
$1,400
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
St. John's
$450
16% cheaper
Winnipeg
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
St. John's
$80
35% more expensive
Winnipeg
$108
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