Cost of living in St. John's

St. John's, Antigua And Barbuda is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $1084 for one person and $2652 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is St. John's compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, St. John's is 24% cheaper overall.

How does St. John's compare to your city?

St. John's is 59% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in St. John's is, on average, 81% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in St. John's?

Who is St. John's a good fit for?

St. John's tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is St. John's so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in St. John's is rent and utilities, which can be significant for residents. This can make it challenging for those on tighter budgets.

Is food expensive in St. John's?

No, food is 18% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable for residents. This contributes positively to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in St. John's?

Public transport is 3% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect daily commuting costs. However, it remains a viable option for many residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1084 $
Without Rent
585 $
Rent & Utilities
499 $
Food
393 $
Transport
77 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1308 $
GDP per Capita
21,560 $
Freedom Index
6.70
Lifespan
79 years
Speak English
80%
Population
22.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.6 $
Dinner 48.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.97 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.55 $
Capuccino 2.49 $
Coke, 330ml 1.87 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.44 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.11 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.12 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.18 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.03 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.08 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.89 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.98 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.7 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.34 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.42 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.42 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 3.46 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.59 $
Cigarette pack 3.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.92 $
Monthly Pass 57.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.13 $
Taxi, 8 km 33 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 71.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.52 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.68 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.16 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 111 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 170 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 51.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 318 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 593 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 414 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 800 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,302 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,75 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,308 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 4.48%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 41.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.99 $
Haircut 10.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 82.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 77.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 332 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,956 $

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St. John's vs George Town (George Town is 236% more expensive)
Bahamas
St. John's vs Nassau (Nassau is 154% more expensive) St. John's vs Freeport (Freeport is 102% more expensive)
Vanuatu
St. John's vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 117% more expensive) St. John's vs Luganville (Luganville is 182% more expensive)
United States
St. John's vs New York City (New York City is 274% more expensive) St. John's vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 194% more expensive) St. John's vs Chicago (Chicago is 146% more expensive) St. John's vs Houston (Houston is 107% more expensive) St. John's vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 119% more expensive) St. John's vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 134% more expensive) St. John's vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 102% more expensive) St. John's vs San Diego (San Diego is 209% more expensive) St. John's vs Dallas (Dallas is 135% more expensive) St. John's vs San Jose (San Jose is 239% more expensive)
Canada
St. John's vs Toronto (Toronto is 138% more expensive) St. John's vs Montreal (Montreal is 80% more expensive) St. John's vs Calgary (Calgary is 98% more expensive) St. John's vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 106% more expensive) St. John's vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 65% more expensive) St. John's vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 62% more expensive) St. John's vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 128% more expensive) St. John's vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 144% more expensive) St. John's vs Brampton (Brampton is 96% more expensive) St. John's vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 99% more expensive)
Barbados
St. John's vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 25% more expensive) St. John's vs Holetown (Holetown is 28% more expensive)
Panama
St. John's vs Panama City (Panama City is 28% more expensive) St. John's vs Colon (Colon is 9% more expensive) St. John's vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 14% more expensive) St. John's vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 3% less expensive) St. John's vs David (David is 23% less expensive) St. John's vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 12% less expensive) St. John's vs Balboa (Balboa is 15% more expensive) St. John's vs Pacora (Pacora is 15% more expensive) St. John's vs Chitre (Chitre is 1% more expensive) St. John's vs Penonome (Penonome is 1% more expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
St. John's vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 14% more expensive) St. John's vs Cayon (Cayon is 15% more expensive)
Cuba
St. John's vs Havana (Havana is 6% less expensive) St. John's vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 31% more expensive) St. John's vs Holguin (Holguin is 18% more expensive) St. John's vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 41% more expensive) St. John's vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 3% less expensive) St. John's vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 8% more expensive) St. John's vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 44% more expensive) St. John's vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 44% more expensive) St. John's vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 1% more expensive) St. John's vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 19% less expensive)
Costa Rica
St. John's vs San Jose (San Jose is 14% more expensive) St. John's vs Limon (Limon is 11% more expensive) St. John's vs Liberia (Liberia is 17% less expensive) St. John's vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 14% more expensive) St. John's vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 18% more expensive) St. John's vs Cartago (Cartago is 11% less expensive) St. John's vs Heredia (Heredia is 15% more expensive) St. John's vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 56% more expensive) St. John's vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 21% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
St. John's vs Castries (Castries is 7% more expensive) St. John's vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 10% more expensive)
Jamaica
St. John's vs Kingston (Kingston is 22% more expensive) St. John's vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 28% less expensive) St. John's vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 6% less expensive) St. John's vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 7% more expensive) St. John's vs May Pen (May Pen is 24% less expensive) St. John's vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 10% less expensive) St. John's vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 22% less expensive) St. John's vs Linstead (Linstead is 4% less expensive) St. John's vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 4% more expensive) St. John's vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 5% more expensive)
El Salvador
St. John's vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 10% more expensive) St. John's vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 35% less expensive) St. John's vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 8% more expensive) St. John's vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 0% less expensive) St. John's vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 7% more expensive) St. John's vs Apopa (Apopa is 6% more expensive) St. John's vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 11% more expensive) St. John's vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 34% more expensive) St. John's vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 0% more expensive) St. John's vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 19% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
St. John's vs St. John's (St. John's has similar costs) St. John's vs All Saints (All Saints is 0% less expensive)
Grenada
St. John's vs St. George's (St. George's is 2% less expensive) St. John's vs Grenville (Grenville is 2% less expensive)
Dominica
St. John's vs Roseau (Roseau is 7% less expensive) St. John's vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 5% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
St. John's vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 10% less expensive) St. John's vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 7% less expensive)
Belize
St. John's vs Belize City (Belize City is 19% less expensive) St. John's vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 1% more expensive) St. John's vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 33% less expensive) St. John's vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 23% more expensive) St. John's vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 45% more expensive)
Guatemala
St. John's vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 7% less expensive) St. John's vs Mixco (Mixco is 41% less expensive) St. John's vs Coban (Coban is 16% less expensive) St. John's vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 28% less expensive) St. John's vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 17% less expensive) St. John's vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 17% less expensive) St. John's vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 20% less expensive) St. John's vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 20% less expensive) St. John's vs Flores (Flores is 21% less expensive) St. John's vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 27% less expensive)
Honduras
St. John's vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 24% less expensive) St. John's vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 4% less expensive) St. John's vs Choloma (Choloma is 45% less expensive) St. John's vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 40% less expensive) St. John's vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 19% less expensive) St. John's vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 20% less expensive) St. John's vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 34% less expensive) St. John's vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 34% less expensive) St. John's vs Yoro (Yoro is 32% less expensive) St. John's vs La Lima (La Lima is 20% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
St. John's vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 27% less expensive) St. John's vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 4% less expensive) St. John's vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 29% less expensive) St. John's vs Higuey (Higuey is 29% less expensive) St. John's vs La Vega (La Vega is 47% less expensive) St. John's vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 23% less expensive) St. John's vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 33% less expensive) St. John's vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 51% less expensive) St. John's vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 42% less expensive) St. John's vs Bonao (Bonao is 50% less expensive)
Nicaragua
St. John's vs Managua (Managua is 29% less expensive) St. John's vs Leon (Leon is 41% less expensive) St. John's vs Masaya (Masaya is 34% less expensive) St. John's vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 49% less expensive) St. John's vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 41% less expensive) St. John's vs Esteli (Esteli is 45% less expensive) St. John's vs Granada (Granada is 36% less expensive) St. John's vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 58% less expensive) St. John's vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 39% less expensive) St. John's vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 18% less expensive)