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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Halifax (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 ($16) | $12 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$15 ($11) | $7 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($6) | $3.19 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 ($1.83) | $0.65 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.92 ($2.96) | $2.43 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.18 ($2.41) | $3.38 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($8) | $4.54 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.98 ($3.76) | $3.36 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.46 ($2.62) | $1.21 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.65 ($2.76) | $2.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$27 ($20) | $12 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.14 ($1.62) | $1.87 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.94 ($1.47) | $1.52 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Halifax (Canada) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,556 ($1,176) | $1,389 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,232 ($931) | $1,022 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$185 ($140) | $167 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,554 ($1,175) | $1,022 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,013 ($766) | $628 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$121 ($91) | $87 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$47 ($36) | $36 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$464 ($351) | $317 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 ($118) | $128 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 ($16) | $19 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 ($54) | $45 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 ($41) | $29 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$145 ($110) | $75 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$156 ($118) | $68 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,248 ($17,569) | $20,263 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 ($0.88) | $0.65 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 ($60) | $58 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 ($14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($9) | $5.74 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 ($15) | $37 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 ($75) | $115 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.51 ($3.41) | $2.98 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.74 ($4.34) | $4.21 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.97 ($2.24) | $2.80 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.79 ($2.11) | $1.45 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 ($17) | $16 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 ($39) | $35 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 ($20) | $22 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$94 ($71) | $150 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 ($65) | $48 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.72 ($3.57) | $3.97 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($5.29) | $4.43 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$576 ($436) | $427 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 ($0.28) | $0.31 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$49 ($37) | $39 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$17 ($13) | $7 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 545 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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