Budgeting & Finances
Budgeting for your stay at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ 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:
- Please refer to the University's Website for up-to-date information on Tuition and Fees for undergraduate students.
- For information on Graduate Student tuition and fees, please refer to the appropriate website
- If you wish to stay on-campus, please refer to the University Residences Resource Page for on-campus cost of living
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 ():
| ITEM | COST (EST.) | |
| FOOD | ||
| Loaf of Bread | $4.50 | |
| Milk (2L) | $4.90 | |
| Eggs (Dozen) | $5.50 | |
| Avocado (1) | $2.50 | |
| Tomatoes (pound) | $3.99 | |
| Apples (3 lb. bag) | $7.99 | |
| Can of Soup | $1.99 | |
| Potatoes (10 pound bag) | $7.99 | |
| Coffee (pound) | $15-25 | |
| Frozen Dinner (Lunch) | $4.50 | |
| Bananas (per pound) | $.99 - 1.29 | |
| Total Food Cost Estimate (Monthly per person) | $350-$450 | |
| 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) | $1,100-$1,500 | |
| Electricity - Heat / Light (if utilities not included) (per month) | $80-150 | |
| High Speed Internet (per month, not shared) | $100-$150 | |
| Cable TV (per month, not shared) | $50-$150 | |
| Cell Phone Plan (per month) | $40-$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) | $30 - $40 | |