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

St. John's ranks #226 out of 538 cities globally, cheaper than 58.0% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 21.1 and local purchasing power is 127.6.

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

A 1-bedroom apartment in St. John's city centre costs approximately CAD 880 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to CAD 660 (saving 25%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around CAD 1,533.

Is St. John's affordable to live in?

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

🇨🇦 Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada · #226 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in St. John's

Moderate — cheaper than 58% of cities worldwide

Ranked #226 of 538 cities · More expensive than 58% of cities worldwide

Moderate

Cost of Living

Very affordable

Rent

Moderate

Groceries

Very 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 880/mo ≈ $630	CAD 660/mo ≈ $473	25%
3-Bedroom	CAD 1,533/mo ≈ $1,097	CAD 1,150/mo ≈ $823	25%

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living

62.3 Moderate

Rent

21.1 Very affordable

Groceries

70.8 Moderate

Restaurants

62.5 Moderate

Purchasing Power

127.6 Very strong

Living in St. John's: What to Expect

St. John's is moderate by global standards (ranked #226 of 538 cities), cheaper than 58% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are moderate, 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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