Cost of living in Saint John's
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.75
CA$20.18
|
$9.59
-
$22.12
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.85
CA$12.11
|
$7.37
-
$9.59
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.70
CA$2.32
|
$0.92
-
$2.21
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
CA$1.43
|
$0.74
-
$1.84
|
Saint John's - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.61
CA$3.56
|
$1.84
-
$4.06
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.15
CA$7.05
|
$1.84
-
$6.42
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.68
CA$11.88
|
$5.58
-
$11.17
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.44
CA$4.70
|
$1.47
-
$4.42
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.70
CA$6.43
|
$2.01
-
$6.02
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.40
CA$3.29
|
$1.82
-
$2.68
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.83
CA$1.13
|
$0.65
-
$1.34
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.59
CA$3.54
|
$1.45
-
$3.63
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.80
CA$2.47
|
$0.99
-
$2.57
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.09
CA$1.50
|
$0.43
-
$2.34
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.28
CA$1.76
|
$1.00
-
$1.67
|
Saint John's - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.57
CA$7.62
|
$4.66
-
$8.10
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.52
CA$78.68
|
$44.25
-
$57.52
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,428.59
CA$45,725.30
|
$23,599.69
-
$43,257.49
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.07
CA$24.72
|
$13.27
-
$26.92
|
Saint John's - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.40
CA$99.03
|
$47.94
-
$95.87
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$724.79
CA$991.40
|
$626.87
-
$958.74
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$610.73
CA$835.39
|
$553.12
-
$737.49
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$133.45
CA$182.55
|
$96.75
-
$172.00
|
Saint John's - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$405.62
CA$554.83
|
$221.25
-
$553.12
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,849.88
CA$12,105.31
|
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|
Saint John's - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.90
CA$8.07
|
$3.69
-
$5.90
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.20
CA$4.38
|
$2.21
-
$4.42
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.50
CA$17.10
|
$11.06
-
$16.22
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.86
CA$66.83
|
$29.50
-
$73.75
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.59
CA$13.11
|
$9.22
-
$9.59
|
Saint John's - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.47
CA$73.14
|
$33.19
-
$66.37
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.25
CA$40.01
|
$22.12
-
$36.14
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$77.07
CA$105.42
|
$51.62
-
$108.41
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$104.23
CA$142.57
|
$49.41
-
$168.89
|
Saint John's - Cost of clothing
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