Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Halifax (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 | C$19 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 | C$10 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.62 | C$5.84 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.35 | C$1.85 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.28 | C$4.50 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.18 | C$3.04 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.22 | C$4.24 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.46 | C$3.76 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.65 | C$3.41 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 | C$18 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.24 | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.94 | C$1.93 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Halifax (Canada) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,827 | C$2,136 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,229 | C$1,241 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$168 | C$133 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,389 | C$1,120 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,024 | C$806 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$121 | C$66 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$47 | C$50 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$464 | C$322 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 | C$96 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 | C$25 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 | C$38 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$142 | C$96 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$156 | C$112 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,248 | C$22,935 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 | C$1.39 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 | C$67 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 | C$8 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 | C$22 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 | C$77 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 | C$6 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.51 | C$3.78 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.74 | C$4.28 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.97 | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.79 | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 | C$50 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 | C$27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$94 | C$117 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 | C$94 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.72 | C$5.25 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 | C$0.83 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$49 | C$36 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 | C$11 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 487 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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