Cost of living in St. Catharines

St. Catharines, Canada is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1975 for one person and $4160 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is St. Catharines compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, St. Catharines is 38% more expensive overall.

How does St. Catharines compare to your city?

St. Catharines is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in St. Catharines is, on average, 51% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in St. Catharines?

Who is St. Catharines a good fit for?

St. Catharines 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. Catharines so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in St. Catharines is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in St. Catharines?

Food costs are 6% higher than the European benchmark, making dining and grocery shopping relatively more expensive.

Is public transport affordable in St. Catharines?

Public transport is 10% lower than the European benchmark, offering some affordability in this area.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1975 $
Without Rent
689 $
Rent & Utilities
1286 $
Food
506 $
Transport
67 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2729 $
GDP per Capita
53,372 $
Freedom Index
8.55
Lifespan
81 years
Speak English
82%
Population
137.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.8 $
Dinner 44.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.76 $
Capuccino 3.3 $
Coke, 330ml 1.93 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.43 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.58 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.85 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.04 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.14 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.12 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.05 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.24 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.12 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.41 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.75 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.76 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.06 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.67 $
Cigarette pack 13.3 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.21 $
Monthly Pass 65 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.13 $
Taxi, 8 km 21.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 57.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.79 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.64 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.54 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.08 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 134 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 209 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 46.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,117 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,710 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,058 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,829 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,206 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,835 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,729 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.83%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 29.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.9 $
Haircut 16.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 75.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 59.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 756 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 11,131 $

Compare St. Catharines with other top cities

Cayman Islands
St. Catharines vs George Town (George Town is 85% more expensive)
Bahamas
St. Catharines vs Nassau (Nassau is 39% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Freeport (Freeport is 11% more expensive)
Vanuatu
St. Catharines vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 19% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Luganville (Luganville is 55% more expensive)
United States
St. Catharines vs New York City (New York City is 105% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 61% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Chicago (Chicago is 35% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Houston (Houston is 14% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 20% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 29% more expensive) St. Catharines vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 11% more expensive) St. Catharines vs San Diego (San Diego is 69% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Dallas (Dallas is 29% more expensive) St. Catharines vs San Jose (San Jose is 86% more expensive)
Canada
St. Catharines vs Toronto (Toronto is 30% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Montreal (Montreal is 1% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Calgary (Calgary is 9% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 13% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 10% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 11% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 25% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 34% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Brampton (Brampton is 8% more expensive) St. Catharines vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 9% more expensive)
Barbados
St. Catharines vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 31% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Holetown (Holetown is 30% less expensive)
Panama
St. Catharines vs Panama City (Panama City is 30% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Colon (Colon is 40% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 38% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 47% less expensive) St. Catharines vs David (David is 58% less expensive) St. Catharines vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 52% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Balboa (Balboa is 37% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Pacora (Pacora is 37% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Chitre (Chitre is 45% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Penonome (Penonome is 44% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
St. Catharines vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 37% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Cayon (Cayon is 37% less expensive)
Cuba
St. Catharines vs Havana (Havana is 48% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 28% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Holguin (Holguin is 35% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 23% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 47% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 41% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 21% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 21% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 45% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 56% less expensive)
Costa Rica
St. Catharines vs San Jose (San Jose is 37% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Limon (Limon is 39% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Liberia (Liberia is 55% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 38% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 35% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Cartago (Cartago is 51% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Heredia (Heredia is 37% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 15% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 34% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
St. Catharines vs Castries (Castries is 41% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 39% less expensive)
Jamaica
St. Catharines vs Kingston (Kingston is 33% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 60% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 48% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 41% less expensive) St. Catharines vs May Pen (May Pen is 58% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 50% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 57% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Linstead (Linstead is 47% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 43% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 42% less expensive)
El Salvador
St. Catharines vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 40% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 64% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 41% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 45% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 41% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Apopa (Apopa is 42% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 39% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 26% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 45% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 55% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
St. Catharines vs St. John's (St. John's is 45% less expensive) St. Catharines vs All Saints (All Saints is 45% less expensive)
Grenada
St. Catharines vs St. George's (St. George's is 46% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Grenville (Grenville is 46% less expensive)
Dominica
St. Catharines vs Roseau (Roseau is 49% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 42% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
St. Catharines vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 50% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 49% less expensive)
Belize
St. Catharines vs Belize City (Belize City is 56% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 45% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 63% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 33% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 20% less expensive)
Guatemala
St. Catharines vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 49% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Mixco (Mixco is 68% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Coban (Coban is 54% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 61% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 54% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 54% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 56% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 56% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Flores (Flores is 57% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 60% less expensive)
Honduras
St. Catharines vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 58% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 47% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Choloma (Choloma is 70% less expensive) St. Catharines vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 67% less expensive) St. Catharines vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 55% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 56% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 64% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 64% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Yoro (Yoro is 63% less expensive) St. Catharines vs La Lima (La Lima is 56% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
St. Catharines vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 60% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 47% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 61% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Higuey (Higuey is 61% less expensive) St. Catharines vs La Vega (La Vega is 71% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 58% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 63% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 73% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 68% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
Nicaragua
St. Catharines vs Managua (Managua is 61% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Leon (Leon is 68% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Masaya (Masaya is 64% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 72% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 68% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Esteli (Esteli is 70% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Granada (Granada is 65% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 77% less expensive) St. Catharines vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 66% less expensive) St. Catharines vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 55% less expensive)