Lifestyle and Daily Life

One of the most challenging aspects of transitioning to a new location can be acclimating to changes in lifestyle and daily living.

Transportation

There are many options for getting around. Some of these options include:

Public Transit: The metrobus system is a great way to get around in St.John's, with many different routes available and stops all around the city.
Taxi Services run through various companies including Jiffy Cabs, Newfound Cabs, CityWide Cabs, and Uber
Airport Access. St. John’s International Airport is located within St. John’s and serves the area.

Income & Cost of Living

Some key facts about income and cost of living include:

St.John's offers a balanced cost of living.
St.John's has a median household income of $75,000.

Housing

Whether you are looking to rent or own a home, one advantage of a community is affordable living.

The average sale of a home in the area is $442,140.
The average rental cost for 1-bedroom apartment is $1125 - $1391

Child Care

Licensed child care facilities are monitored and regularly inspected by regional health authorities and are regulated by the Department of Education. They must meet specific requirements for health and safety, staffing qualifications, record keeping, space and equipment, child-to-staff ratios, and programming.

Post Living Differential (PLD)

The PLD (Post Living Differential) is support designed to reduce the adverse financial impact on military members and their families when posted to a Post Living Differential Area (PLDA). Please confirm your eligibility and most current rate with the local Orderly Room.

Tax Information

To learn more about St. John's tax rates visit the following links to make sure you keep up to date with all the current rates and can plan your finances accordingly.

Provincial Taxes

Federal Taxes

Taxes - Canada.ca

2SLGBTQ+

St. John’s, as a community, is committed to providing a discrimination and harassment free environment, especially for marginalized communities. There are many community supports for the 2SLGBTQ+ community including 2SLGBTQ+ affirming mental health practitioners .

Employment

St. John’s has many employment opportunities, with the primary key industry sectors including government services and the agriculture. For further information about labour mobility and transferring credentials, contact the Labour Mobility Coordinator .

Provincial Services

Updating vehicle registrations, drivers’ licenses, and health cards can be a real chore. Fortunately, this process (relatively) straightforward. Information on these various Provincial services include:

Vehicle Registration & Provincial Documents. Driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations are handled by Service Newfoundland and Labrador.
Health Care: To apply for healthcare in Newfoundland and Labrador, you will need to provide supporting documents and information on the application process.