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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:

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