Cost of living in Saint John
compared to
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Grand Falls-Windsor,
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Peterborough,
Sault Ste. Marie,
St.Catharines,
and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.55
CA$29.99
|
$14.37
-
$25.15
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.34
CA$12.99
|
$9.33
-
$12.21
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.71
CA$2.37
|
$1.44
-
$1.80
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.16
CA$1.61
|
$0.72
-
$1.80
|
Saint John - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.53
CA$3.52
|
$2.15
-
$3.96
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.68
CA$7.90
|
$3.23
-
$10.78
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.70
CA$9.31
|
$5.55
-
$13.19
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.50
CA$4.87
|
$2.51
-
$5.02
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.91
CA$5.44
|
$1.95
-
$8.62
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.83
CA$2.54
|
$1.30
-
$1.95
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.65
CA$0.90
|
$0.33
-
$1.30
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.60
CA$2.22
|
$1.60
-
$2.13
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.97
CA$2.74
|
$1.30
-
$3.59
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.99
CA$1.38
|
$0.50
-
$1.95
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
CA$1.59
|
$0.72
-
$2.60
|
Saint John - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.44
CA$6.17
|
$4.11
-
$4.76
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$58.20
CA$80.96
|
$58.20
-
$58.20
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,412.64
CA$33,961.64
|
$24,412.64
-
$25,595.26
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.08
CA$18.19
|
$9.92
-
$13.08
|
Saint John - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.83
CA$84.63
|
$53.89
-
$114.96
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$993.90
CA$1,382.67
|
$862.18
-
$1,221.42
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$934.03
CA$1,299.37
|
$862.18
-
$1,005.88
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$128.20
CA$178.35
|
$109.89
-
$164.83
|
Saint John - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$696.93
CA$969.53
|
$696.93
-
$696.93
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Saint John - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.31
CA$6.00
|
$2.87
-
$5.03
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.23
CA$4.50
|
$2.16
-
$4.31
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.96
CA$24.99
|
$12.21
-
$17.96
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.67
CA$57.97
|
$17.24
-
$61.07
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.37
CA$19.99
|
$14.37
-
$14.37
|
Saint John - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$38.32
CA$53.31
|
$32.33
-
$50.29
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.31
CA$57.47
|
$39.52
-
$43.11
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.59
CA$139.93
|
$71.84
-
$143.70
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.55
CA$164.92
|
$93.40
-
$143.70
|
Saint John - Cost of clothing
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