How expensive is St. John's compared to other cities?

St. John's ranks #221 out of 558 cities globally, cheaper than 60.4% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 22.1 and local purchasing power is 119.3.

What is the average rent in St. John's?

A 1-bedroom apartment in St. John's city centre costs approximately CAD 934 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to CAD 701 (saving 25%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around CAD 1,625.

Is St. John's affordable to live in?

St. John's is moderate overall. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are moderate, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇨🇦 Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada · #221 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in St. John's

Moderate — cheaper than 60.4% of cities worldwide

Ranked #221 of 558 cities · More expensive than 60.4% of cities worldwide

Moderate

Cost of Living

Very affordable

Rent

Expensive

Groceries

Strong

Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in St. John's

Apartment	City Centre	Outside Centre	You Save
1-Bedroom	CAD 934/mo ≈ $660	CAD 701/mo ≈ $495	25%
3-Bedroom	CAD 1,625/mo ≈ $1,149	CAD 1,219/mo ≈ $862	25%

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living

65.9 Moderate

Rent

22.1 Very affordable

Groceries

80.8 Expensive

Restaurants

65.0 Moderate

Purchasing Power

119.3 Strong

Living in St. John's: What to Expect

St. John's is moderate by global standards (ranked #221 of 558 cities), cheaper than 60.4% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are expensive, while dining out is moderate. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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