Cost of living in Pontiac is 9% lower than in Winnipeg (without rent).
Rent in Pontiac is 2% more expensive than in Winnipeg.
Cost of living including rent in Pontiac is 3% lower than in Winnipeg.
Food in Pontiac is very similar to Winnipeg.
Transport in Pontiac is 59% cheaper than in Winnipeg.
| Pontiac | Winnipeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pontiac | Winnipeg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.2 $ | 58.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.02 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.48 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.03 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ | 2.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.13 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.48 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.92 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 9.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.69 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.67 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.6 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.99 $ | 13.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.02 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.6 $ | 79.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 103 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.45 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.42 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.43 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 1.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.6 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 148 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73.5 $ | 61.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 815 $ | 801 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,292 $ | 1,333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 893 $ | 810 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,495 $ | 1,459 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,737 $ | 3,190 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,290 $ | 2,819 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,004 $ | 2,464 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.67 % | 6.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.54 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 21.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.4 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.8 $ | 52.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 661 $ | 820 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,069 $ | 12,307 $ |