Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Your guide to living in St. John's: demographics, cost of living, quality of life, and education.
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110,525
Newfoundland and Labrador
5
Major industries
White
91.7%
South Asian
2.6%
Chinese
1.7%
Black
1.5%
St. John's is one of Canada's most ethnically homogeneous major cities, though the newcomer population has grown substantially in recent years driven by Memorial University and the Atlantic Immigration Program.
Downtown rent
$1,200/mo
Suburban rent
$1,000/mo
Groceries
$380/mo
Recommended monthly budget
$2,400/mo
St. John's has moderate housing costs but higher grocery costs than most Canadian cities due to its island location. Overall cost of living is below the national average.
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St. John's is served by the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Memorial University of Newfoundland is the province's primary post-secondary institution, offering among the lowest tuition fees in Canada and strong ocean sciences and medical programs. College of the North Atlantic has a St. John's campus.
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Notable landmarks
St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador and one of the oldest cities in North America. Its colourful harbourfront, distinctive dialect, and strong maritime culture make it unique among Canadian cities. The offshore oil and gas industry anchors the economy, alongside fisheries, provincial government, and a growing ocean technology sector.
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Winter average temperature
-4°C
Summer average temperature
20°C
St. John's has a North Atlantic maritime climate — mild winters for Canada but frequent fog, wind, and precipitation. Metrobus operates bus transit. Healthcare is anchored by the Health Sciences Centre.
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