Cost of Living in Halifax
Summary of cost of living in Halifax, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,739.3$ (5,230.4C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,030.8$ (1,441.9C$), excluding rent.
- Halifax is 9.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Halifax is, on average, 7.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 87.50 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.75 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.70 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.16 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.35 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.21 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.49 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.84 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.31 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.98 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.17 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.92 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.14 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.00 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.64 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.92 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.74 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.67 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.49 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.73 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 21.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.60 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.31 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 21.49 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.90 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.82 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.59 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,584.64 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 211.40 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 62.84 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 98.84 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 62.31 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.75 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,269.44 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 20,503.33 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 87.38 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 45.17 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 139.06 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 160.32 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,085.20 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,660.84 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,366.67 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,726.54 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 526.34 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 425.27 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,772.99 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.35 |
Prices in Halifax
This city had 1245 entries in the past 12 months by 137 different contributors.
Last update: 28 November 2025
Last update: 28 November 2025
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