NL
vs
BC
St. John's vs Victoria Cost of Living (2026)
Victoria is about 47% more expensive than St. John's, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,200 a month in Victoria vs $1,400 in St. John's.
The Verdict
Living in Victoria is 47% more expensive than living in St. John's overall.
St. John's / month
$1,930
Victoria / month
$2,750
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in St. John's
$100,000
Take-home $70,603 · $5,884/mo
Needed in Victoria
$147,474
Take-home $105,879 · $8,823/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Victoria you'd need $47,474 more a year (+47%).
Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
St. John's
$1,400
57% more expensive
Victoria
$2,200
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
St. John's
$450
0% more expensive
Victoria
$450
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
St. John's
$80
25% more expensive
Victoria
$100
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