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

The cost of living in St. John's is 34.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 65.9). Groceries are 19.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 35.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 567 per month. Local purchasing power index is 119.3 (NYC = 100).

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

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34.1% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

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-34.1%

vs NYC

EUR 567

Estimated rent in

119.3

Purchasing Power

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

65.9 Moderate

Rent

22.1 Very affordable

Groceries

80.8 Above average

Restaurants

65.0 Moderate

Purchasing Power

119.3 Strong

Estimated rent in St. John's

1-BR — City centre EUR 567/mo

1-BR — Outside centre EUR 425/mo

3-BR — City centre EUR 988/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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