What is the cost of living in St. John's?

The cost of living in St. John's is 37.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 62.3). Groceries are 29.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 37.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 541 per month. Local purchasing power index is 127.6 (NYC = 100).

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

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37.7% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-37.7%

vs NYC

EUR 541

Estimated rent in

127.6

Purchasing Power

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — St. John's

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

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

Estimated rent in St. John's

1-BR — City centre EUR 541/mo

1-BR — Outside centre EUR 406/mo

3-BR — City centre EUR 942/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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