Cost of Living Comparison Between Halifax and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Toronto are 1.6% higher than in Halifax (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Toronto are 13.0% higher than in Halifax | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 37.4% higher than in Halifax | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 12.5% higher than in Halifax | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 1.5% lower than in Halifax | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 11.8% higher than in Halifax | |
Restaurants | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 23.00 C$ | 25.00 C$ | +8.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.18 C$ | 15.00 C$ | +13.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.75 C$ | 8.00 C$ | +3.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.50 C$ | 10.00 C$ | +17.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.22 C$ | 5.44 C$ | +4.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.92 C$ | 2.96 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 C$ | 2.22 C$ | -7.5 % |
Markets | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.61 C$ | 15.96 C$ | +50.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.35 C$ | 3.46 C$ | +3.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.84 C$ | 2.16 C$ | -23.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.12 C$ | 4.84 C$ | -5.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.67 C$ | 7.13 C$ | -7.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.84 C$ | 7.80 C$ | -0.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.59 C$ | 8.78 C$ | +15.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.87 C$ | 2.42 C$ | -15.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.01 C$ | 0.94 C$ | -6.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.40 C$ | 2.50 C$ | +4.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.01 C$ | 2.29 C$ | -23.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.48 C$ | 1.64 C$ | +11.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.46 C$ | 1.74 C$ | +19.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.48 C$ | 3.15 C$ | -9.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.38 C$ | 2.49 C$ | +4.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 19.00 C$ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.17 C$ | 3.49 C$ | -32.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.12 C$ | 3.82 C$ | -25.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.75 C$ | 3.35 C$ | +21.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 82.50 C$ | 156.00 C$ | +89.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.85 C$ | 5.00 C$ | +3.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | 2.82 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | 31.00 C$ | +3.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.59 C$ | 6.13 C$ | -7.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 34,350.00 C$ | +1.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,644.96 C$ | 30,793.75 C$ | +7.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 257.65 C$ | 159.92 C$ | -37.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 83.33 C$ | 64.38 C$ | -22.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 106.46 C$ | 73.64 C$ | -30.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.08 C$ | 72.29 C$ | +7.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.33 C$ | 29.11 C$ | +24.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.25 C$ | 18.00 C$ | +35.8 % |
Childcare | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,152.38 C$ | 1,563.31 C$ | +35.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,166.67 C$ | 24,966.43 C$ | +30.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.60 C$ | 84.31 C$ | +3.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 46.60 C$ | 51.31 C$ | +10.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 140.77 C$ | 138.55 C$ | -1.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 125.67 C$ | 166.74 C$ | +32.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,969.35 C$ | 2,520.23 C$ | +28.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,592.50 C$ | 2,235.42 C$ | +40.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,171.43 C$ | 4,495.16 C$ | +41.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,651.90 C$ | 3,645.36 C$ | +37.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 865.28 C$ | 1,303.09 C$ | +50.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 435.80 C$ | 1,019.91 C$ | +134.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Halifax Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,673.12 C$ | 4,638.19 C$ | +26.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.72 | 6.53 | -2.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 139 | 766 |
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