Saint John vs Toronto: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Saint John, NB and Toronto, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Saint John
C$3,272monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$830 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$5,233 per month · 2020
Canada
Toronto
C$4,111monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,562 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$7,000 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Saint John
Toronto
Difference
Rent
C$830
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,562
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$707
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Saint John 6% higher
Transport
C$986
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Saint John 1% lower
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$254
State / province · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
Saint John 3% lower
Childcare
C$35
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Saint John 9% higher
Education
C$81
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Saint John 52% lower
Leisure
C$380
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Saint John 12% lower
Reference subtotal
C$3,272
C$4,111
Not comparable
Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.
Common questions about Saint John and Toronto
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- Compare published cost figures for Saint John, NB and Toronto, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.