Cost of Living Comparison Between Edmonton and Halifax 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Halifax are 7.8% higher than in Edmonton (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Halifax are 17.4% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Rent Prices in Halifax are 45.1% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Restaurant Prices in Halifax are 15.9% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Groceries Prices in Halifax are 8.3% higher than in Edmonton | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Halifax is 28.9% lower than in Edmonton | |
Restaurants | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 C$ | 23.00 C$ | +15.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 C$ | 100.00 C$ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.50 C$ | 13.00 C$ | +4.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 C$ | 7.75 C$ | +10.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.79 C$ | 5.15 C$ | +7.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.92 C$ | +21.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.15 C$ | 2.40 C$ | +11.5 % |
Markets | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.49 C$ | 10.61 C$ | +25.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.92 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +14.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.86 C$ | 2.84 C$ | +52.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.80 C$ | 5.12 C$ | +6.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.73 C$ | 7.67 C$ | -0.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.81 C$ | 7.84 C$ | +15.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 C$ | 7.59 C$ | -12.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 C$ | 2.87 C$ | +10.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 C$ | 1.01 C$ | +25.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | 2.40 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.31 C$ | 3.01 C$ | +30.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.39 C$ | 1.48 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 C$ | 1.46 C$ | +7.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.77 C$ | 3.48 C$ | -7.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.47 C$ | 2.38 C$ | -3.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.47 C$ | 5.17 C$ | +15.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.78 C$ | 5.12 C$ | +7.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.80 C$ | 20.00 C$ | +12.4 % |
Transportation | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 C$ | 2.75 C$ | -21.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 C$ | 82.50 C$ | -17.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 C$ | 4.85 C$ | +18.3 % |
| 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) | 5.32 C$ | 6.59 C$ | +23.8 % |
| 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) | 28,536.93 C$ | 28,644.96 C$ | +0.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 277.74 C$ | 257.65 C$ | -7.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 63.10 C$ | 83.33 C$ | +32.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.77 C$ | 106.46 C$ | +31.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.74 C$ | 67.08 C$ | +2.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.00 C$ | 23.33 C$ | -22.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.75 C$ | 13.25 C$ | -20.9 % |
Childcare | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 C$ | 1,152.38 C$ | +35.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,783.33 C$ | 19,166.67 C$ | +95.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.00 C$ | 81.60 C$ | +11.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.44 C$ | 46.60 C$ | -1.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 107.65 C$ | 140.77 C$ | +30.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106.45 C$ | 125.67 C$ | +18.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,346.76 C$ | 1,969.35 C$ | +46.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,150.39 C$ | 1,592.50 C$ | +38.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,199.76 C$ | 3,195.45 C$ | +45.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,788.28 C$ | 2,651.90 C$ | +48.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 307.70 C$ | 865.28 C$ | +181.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.41 C$ | 435.80 C$ | +82.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Edmonton Edit |
Halifax Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,399.88 C$ | 3,673.12 C$ | -16.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.16 | 6.72 | +9.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 194 | 141 |
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