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Cost of Living in Fredericton & St. John's
Atlantic cities with lower costs and an Atlantic immigration pathway. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Fredericton & St. John's — rent, food, transport and insurance — in CAD and rupees.
- Rent CAD 600 – CAD 900/month
- Total CAD 1,398 – CAD 1,698/month
- ≈ ₹1 lakh – ₹1.2 lakh/month
- 2 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Fredericton & St. John's as a student?
Budget CAD 1,398 – CAD 1,698 a month (about ₹1 lakh – ₹1.2 lakh), or CAD 16,800 – CAD 20,400 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at CAD 600 – CAD 900. 2 of the 20 cities we track in Canada have lower rents.
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Fredericton & St. John's budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- CAD 600 – CAD 900 a month
- Monthly budget
- CAD 1,398 – CAD 1,698
- Yearly budget
- CAD 16,800 – CAD 20,400
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹11 lakh – ₹14 lakh
- Visa funds rule
- IRCC sets a minimum living-cost amount for the study permit, updated each year
- Health cover
- Provincial or university health plans (for example UHIP in Ontario) — cost varies by province
- Getting around
- Most universities include a transit U-Pass in student fees
- Exchange rate used
- CAD 1 ≈ ₹68
Monthly budget
Student budget in Fredericton & St. John's
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Fredericton & St. John's
Cook at home
Groceries for about CAD 400 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Most universities include a transit U-Pass in student fees
Work part-time
Up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks
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About CAD 1,398 – CAD 1,698 (₹1 lakh – ₹1.2 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs CAD 600 – CAD 900 a month.
Part-time work (up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; full time in scheduled breaks) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
IRCC sets a minimum living-cost amount for the study permit, updated each year
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