Is St. John's more expensive than Wellington?

St. John's is 0.2% more expensive than Wellington overall. Rent is 26.2% lower, groceries 1.3% more expensive, and restaurants 9.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Wellington or St. John's?

Wellington has a purchasing power index of 125.0 while St. John's has 127.6 (NYC = 100). St. John's offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇳🇿 Wellington vs 🇨🇦 St. John's

2026

St. John's is 0.2% more expensive

Category	🇳🇿 Wellington	🇨🇦 St. John's	Difference
Cost of Living	62.2	62.3	+0.2%
Rent	28.6	21.1	-26.2%
Groceries	69.9	70.8	+1.3%
Restaurants	57.3	62.5	+9.1%
Purchasing Power	125.0	127.6	+2.1%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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