Cost of living in Fredericton
compared to
Cost of living in Fredericton vs. Canada overall average
Fredericton is 9.1% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.1% more in Fredericton
- Groceries
-
pay 0.4% less in Fredericton
- Transportation
-
pay 5.7% less in Fredericton
- Housing
-
pay 7.3% less in Fredericton
- Childcare
-
pay 51.9% less in Fredericton
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.0% less in Fredericton
- Clothing
-
pay 8.7% less in Fredericton
Expenses including childcare, clothing, housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Fredericton.
Fredericton Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.35
CA$19.80
|
$14.35
-
$17.94
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.48
CA$15.84
|
$9.33
-
$12.92
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.58
CA$3.56
|
$2.15
-
$5.74
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.15
CA$2.97
|
$2.15
-
$2.15
|
Fredericton - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.82
CA$3.90
|
$2.15
-
$3.58
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.67
CA$7.82
|
$2.15
-
$14.35
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.70
CA$9.24
|
$5.74
-
$6.79
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.47
CA$4.78
|
$2.87
-
$3.80
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.30
CA$5.93
|
$3.25
-
$6.51
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.21
CA$3.05
|
$0.65
-
$2.86
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
CA$0.97
|
$0.29
-
$1.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.71
CA$2.35
|
$0.65
-
$3.58
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.43
CA$3.36
|
$0.48
-
$5.73
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.88
CA$1.22
|
$0.43
-
$1.79
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.70
CA$0.97
|
$0.41
-
$1.95
|
Fredericton - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.33
CA$5.97
|
$3.77
-
$4.86
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.41
CA$79.18
|
$57.41
-
$57.41
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,382.26
CA$33,631.67
|
$24,382.26
-
$24,382.26
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
CA$19.99
|
$13.78
-
$20.09
|
Fredericton - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$75.20
CA$103.73
|
$57.41
-
$107.64
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,069.21
CA$1,474.81
|
$825.23
-
$1,291.66
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$783.37
CA$1,080.54
|
$717.59
-
$861.11
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$99.60
CA$137.38
|
$69.96
-
$164.62
|
Fredericton - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$589.86
CA$813.62
|
$589.86
-
$589.86
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,722.22
CA$2,375.54
|
$1,722.22
-
$1,722.22
|
Fredericton - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.02
CA$6.93
|
$4.31
-
$6.37
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
CA$5.44
|
$2.87
-
$5.74
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.48
CA$15.84
|
$10.76
-
$12.20
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.54
CA$55.92
|
$21.53
-
$107.64
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.76
CA$14.85
|
$8.61
-
$10.76
|
Fredericton - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.13
CA$70.52
|
$25.12
-
$57.41
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.19
CA$55.43
|
$40.19
-
$40.19
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$79.65
CA$109.87
|
$43.06
-
$107.64
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$82.52
CA$113.83
|
$57.41
-
$107.64
|
Fredericton - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Canada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Canada, like
Edmonton,
Brandon,
Annapolis Valley,
Charlottetown,
Waterloo,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Canada compared to Fredericton.
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