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Cost of Living in St.Catharines

Monthly Total

$2,924

$51,170

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$1,352

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$52

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$1,352

$23,660

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$247

$4,323

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$180

$3,150

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$168

$2,940

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$420

$7,350

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$272

$4,760

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$239

$4,183

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$46

$805

Monthly Total

$2,924

$51,170

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