City Cost Report
Quebec City skyline
Quebec City
Winnipeg skyline
Winnipeg
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Quebec City is 27% cheaper than Winnipeg overall.

Quebec CityWinnipeg
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,250.00 CAD$1,350.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$1,000.00 CAD$1,150.00 CAD
Groceries Index9697
Monthly Transit Pass$92.00 CAD$109.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$105.00 CAD$150.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.70 CAD$1.50 CAD
Mid-range Meal$24.00 CAD$23.00 CAD
Gym Membership$40.00 CAD$45.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$200.00 CAD$700.00 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Quebec City...

You would need $82,130 in Winnipeg to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Quebec City cheaper than Winnipeg?

Quebec City is 27% cheaper than Winnipeg overall.

How much is rent in Quebec City vs Winnipeg?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,250 CAD per month in Quebec City and $1,350 CAD in Winnipeg. Outside the centre, it is $1,000 CAD in Quebec City and $1,150 CAD in Winnipeg.

What salary do I need to move from Quebec City to Winnipeg?

On average, you need about 137% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Quebec City is roughly equivalent to $82,130 in Winnipeg.

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