🏙️Canada
Winnipeg
Winnipeg offers affordability, culture, and a growing tech/startup presence in the prairies.
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Population
0.85 million
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Highlight
Affordable living and arts
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Country
Canada
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Air Quality
Excellent
Affordable prairie city with arts scene and growing tech
Quick stats
Cost Index
60/100
Rent (1BR center)
CAD $1,300–1,900/month
Median Salary
CAD $3,800–4,600 gross
Internet
150–300 Mbps
Safety
Generally safe; winter preparedness key
Transport
Buses; driving common
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Osborne VillageExchange DistrictRiver HeightsSt. Boniface
Key Sectors
GovernmentEducationManufacturingTech
✓ Advantages
- •Lower housing costs
- •Strong arts community
- •Short commutes
! Considerations
- •Very cold winters
- •Car-oriented
Winnipeg FAQs
Is it very cold?
Yes, winters are harsh; homes are built for it and community life adapts well.
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