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Your budget in Saint John, NB (metro area)

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Monthly amounts in CAD

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Source reference: Rent · CAD 1,230 per month · 2026 Q2 · Saint John, Census metropolitan area (CMA) · Mean · Apartment - 1 bedroom · Utility inclusion varies; check the property offer or source · 2026 Q2 data
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Source reference: Water, fuel and electricity for principal accommodation · CAD 3,338 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · New Brunswick · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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Source reference: Food purchased from stores · CAD 8,488 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · New Brunswick · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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Source reference: Transportation · CAD 11,830 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · New Brunswick · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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Source reference: Gas and other fuels (all vehicles and tools) · CAD 3,805 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · New Brunswick · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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Source reference: Health care · CAD 3,048 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · New Brunswick · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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Source reference: Child care · CAD 420 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · New Brunswick · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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Source reference: Education · CAD 967 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · New Brunswick · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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Source reference: Recreation · CAD 4,555 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · New Brunswick · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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