If you’ve just filled out the “Where does the money go?” form, thanks for participating!
Below, you’ll find some interesting figures that were compiled by the Social Planning Council and Winnipeg Harvest a few years ago:
In order to sustain a fair, modest and acceptable level of living The Acceptable Living Level report suggests that a family of four (4) needs to spend the following amounts each month.
| Food: Shelter: Clothing: Transportation: Child Care: Recreation and Leisure: Total: |
$637.44 $724.00 $153.28 $244.34 $428.80 $380.11 $2567.97 |
This total required income covers “the basics” but does not include several other important expenses such as communication, education, household furnishings, hygiene, assistive technologies, household operational items (such as laundry, dish soap, etc.).
More info, including figures for other family configurations:
Acceptable Living Level: Manitoba report (pdf)
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