Average Rent in Newfoundland and Labrador 2026 — 1BR & 2BR Prices

Quick answer

A single adult in Newfoundland and Labrador typically needs about CA$2,919/month, with rent of CA$1,100 (1BR) as the largest single expense. A family with kids runs closer to CA$5,114/mo.

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Total / month
CA$2,919
Rent (1BR)
CA$1,100
Rent (2BR)
CA$1,350
Cost index
95
What this means in real life

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the swing factor is rent. St. John's pulls the averages up; smaller cities like Mount Pearl often run 15–30% cheaper. Groceries, utilities, and transport are far more predictable — what changes a budget most is the apartment.

Cheap vs expensive areas in Newfoundland and Labrador

Most expensive
St. John's

Prime neighborhoods push 1BR rent to around CA$1,485/mo. Premium grocery prices, paid parking, and higher dining costs all compound.

More affordable
Mount Pearl

Smaller cities and suburbs typically run a 1BR around CA$825/mo — 25–40% below the metro centre, with cheaper groceries and shorter commutes.

Cost breakdown — at a glance

Housing (rent + insurance)
CA$1,100
38% of budget
Transportation
CA$456
16% of budget
Groceries
CA$399
14% of budget
Utilities & internet
CA$185
6% of budget
Healthcare
CA$304
10% of budget
Entertainment & dining
CA$209
7% of budget
Misc & personal
CA$266
9% of budget

Monthly budget by household

Typical totals in Newfoundland and Labrador for a single adult, a couple, and a family with kids.

Single adult
CA$2,919/mo

1-bedroom, modest urban lifestyle.

Couple, no kids
CA$4,094/mo

2-bedroom, shared groceries and transport.

Family (2 adults + kids)
CA$5,114/mo

2-bedroom, childcare, more food and healthcare.

Monthly budget — full table

Housing (rent + insurance)
CA$1,100
38%
Transportation
CA$456
16%
Groceries
CA$399
14%
Utilities & internet
CA$185
6%
Healthcare
CA$304
10%
Entertainment & dining
CA$209
7%
Misc & personal
CA$266
9%

Visual breakdown

Housing (rent + insurance)CA$1,100
TransportationCA$456
GroceriesCA$399
Utilities & internetCA$185
HealthcareCA$304
Entertainment & diningCA$209
Misc & personalCA$266
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Salary needed to live here

Rule of thumb: you want take-home pay of at least CA$3,503/mo to live comfortably — roughly CA$56,000/year gross.

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Common questions

These estimates are approximate and may vary by city, taxes, rent, family size, and personal spending. Use them as a starting point, not a substitute for personalised financial or tax advice.