Budgeting & Finances

Budgeting for your stay at Memorial University is very important. Here, we have compiled some general everyday items to give you an example of the cost of everyday living. To note:

To give you an example of how much it costs to live in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, we've compiled a short list of some everyday expenses (in CAD):

ITEM   COST (EST.)
FOOD
Loaf of Bread   $4.50
Milk (2L)   $4.50
Eggs (Dozen)   $5.00
Avocado (1)   $2.00
Tomatoes (pound)   $3.99
Apples (3 lb. bag)   $7.99
Can of Soup   $1.99
Potatoes (10 pound bag)   $7.99
Coffee (pound)   $10-20
Frozen Dinner (Lunch)   $4.50
Bananas (per pound)   $.99 - 1.19
Total Food Cost Estimate (Monthly per person)   $300-$400
     
CLOTHING
Winter Jacket   $100-300
Winter Boots   $50-200
Winter Stocking Cap and Gloves   $75
     
TRANSPORTATION
Bus Fare (1 ride)   $2.50
Bus Pass (1 semester)   $275
Taxi Fare (15 minutes)   $20-$30
Gas (L)   $1.90
     
ACCOMMODATION & LIVING
Rent (shared room in house / apartment)   $600-$800
Rent (1 bedroom apartment for single students or couples)   $1000-$1300
Electricity - Heat / Light (if utilities not included) (per month)   $80-125
High Speed Internet (per month, not shared)   $100-$150
Cable TV (per month, not shared)   $50-$150
Cell Phone Plan (per month)   $60-$100
     
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Ticket   $12.25
Hockey Ticket   $20 - $32
Basketball Ticket   $15 - $40
Live Theatre (look for "PWYC" shows)   $15 - $40
Dining Out (Fast Food Meal)   $10 - $15
Dining Out (Sports Bar, Family Restaurant)   $20 - $40