Cost of Living Comparison Between Halifax and Edmonton 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Edmonton is 6.3% lower than in Halifax (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Edmonton is 13.9% lower than in Halifax | |
| Rent Prices in Edmonton are 30.0% lower than in Halifax | |
| Restaurant Prices in Edmonton are 13.6% lower than in Halifax | |
| Groceries Prices in Edmonton are 6.8% lower than in Halifax | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Edmonton is 30.4% higher than in Halifax | |
Restaurants | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 23.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | -13.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 80.00 C$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.18 C$ | 12.50 C$ | -5.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.50 C$ | 7.00 C$ | -6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.10 C$ | 4.79 C$ | -6.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.96 C$ | 2.41 C$ | -18.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.14 C$ | -10.9 % |
Markets | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.82 C$ | 8.59 C$ | -20.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.35 C$ | 2.94 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.84 C$ | 1.92 C$ | -32.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.11 C$ | 4.85 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.67 C$ | 7.81 C$ | +1.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.84 C$ | 6.83 C$ | -12.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.59 C$ | 8.75 C$ | +15.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.87 C$ | 2.69 C$ | -6.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.01 C$ | 0.81 C$ | -19.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 2.32 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.01 C$ | 2.31 C$ | -23.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.48 C$ | 1.40 C$ | -5.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.46 C$ | 1.39 C$ | -4.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.48 C$ | 3.74 C$ | +7.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.38 C$ | 2.47 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.17 C$ | 4.41 C$ | -14.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.12 C$ | 4.82 C$ | -5.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 18.00 C$ | -10.0 % |
Transportation | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 C$ | 3.50 C$ | +27.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 82.50 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +21.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 C$ | 4.10 C$ | -16.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 2.82 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 30.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.59 C$ | 5.34 C$ | -19.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,644.96 C$ | 28,536.93 C$ | -0.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 249.64 C$ | 279.34 C$ | +11.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 81.25 C$ | 65.96 C$ | -18.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 105.80 C$ | 83.27 C$ | -21.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.09 C$ | 64.97 C$ | -3.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.33 C$ | 30.00 C$ | +28.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.25 C$ | 16.75 C$ | +26.4 % |
Childcare | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,152.38 C$ | 850.00 C$ | -26.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,166.67 C$ | 9,783.33 C$ | -49.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.60 C$ | 73.00 C$ | -10.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 50.50 C$ | 47.44 C$ | -6.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 135.42 C$ | 107.65 C$ | -20.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 125.67 C$ | 106.45 C$ | -15.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,968.54 C$ | 1,368.47 C$ | -30.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,617.50 C$ | 1,185.77 C$ | -26.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,218.18 C$ | 2,249.67 C$ | -30.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,658.64 C$ | 1,821.28 C$ | -31.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 865.28 C$ | 345.93 C$ | -60.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 435.80 C$ | 253.43 C$ | -41.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Halifax Edit |
Edmonton Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,673.12 C$ | 4,124.69 C$ | +12.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.72 | 6.35 | -5.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 145 | 194 |
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