Cost of living in Saint John

Saint John, Canada is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1680 for one person and $3675 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Saint John compared to other cities?

Saint John is 18% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Saint John compare to your city?

Saint John is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Saint John is, on average, 62% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Saint John?

Who is Saint John a good fit for?

Saint John is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Saint John so expensive?

The high cost of living in Saint John is primarily driven by elevated rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Saint John?

Food prices in Saint John are 13% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Saint John?

Public transport in Saint John is 31% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1680 $
Without Rent
694 $
Rent & Utilities
986 $
Food
537 $
Transport
52 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2451 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
67.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18 $
Dinner 67.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.66 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.44 $
Capuccino 3.12 $
Coke, 330ml 1.73 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.34 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.96 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.49 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.61 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.53 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.46 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.61 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.55 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.09 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.44 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.88 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.98 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.12 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.65 $
Cigarette pack 14.7 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.24 $
Monthly Pass 59.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.2 $
Taxi, 8 km 13.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 38.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.27 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.19 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.16 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.7 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 72 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 109 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 62.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 849 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,417 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 857 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,635 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,71 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,757 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,451 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.66%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.2 $
Haircut 12.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 93.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 50 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 395 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,349 $

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