Cost of living in Moncton is 16% higher than in St. John's (without rent).
Rent in Moncton is 64% more expensive than in St. John's.
Cost of living including rent in Moncton is 38% higher than in St. John's.
Food in Moncton is 36% more expensive than in St. John's.
Transport in Moncton is 38% cheaper than in St. John's.
| Moncton | St. John's | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Moncton | St. John's | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.3 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.75 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.42 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.14 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.03 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.2 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.54 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.82 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.7 $ | 3.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.2 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.9 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 33 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.2 $ | 71.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.35 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.93 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.09 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.62 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.4 $ | 111 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 170 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.2 $ | 51.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 649 $ | 318 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,053 $ | 593 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 789 $ | 414 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,371 $ | 800 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,701 $ | 2,302 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,118 $ | 1,750 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,032 $ | 1,308 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.5 % | 4.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Haircut | 12 $ | 10.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.9 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.7 $ | 77.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 391 $ | 332 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,347 $ | 7,956 $ |