Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs Innsbruck, Austria
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Halifax (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.65) | €5.14 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 (€1.53) | €1.11 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.86 (€2.51) | €5.46 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.14 (€2.69) | €2.97 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (€5.53) | €5.54 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 (€3.24) | €2.61 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 (€2.44) | €2.39 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.77 (€2.45) | €1.18 | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (€12) | €8 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (€1.64) | €2.15 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.73 (€1.12) | €1.98 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Halifax (Canada) is about the same as in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,725 (€1,121) | €1,362 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,293 (€841) | €1,121 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 (€115) | €181 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 (€999) | €731 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,006 (€654) | €586 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (€75) | €108 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (€31) | €20 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$419 (€272) | €491 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (€101) | €104 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (€13) | €11 | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (€44) | €90 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (€34) | €33 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (€85) | €94 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (€104) | €124 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,484 (€15,267) | €24,287 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (€0.70) | €1.21 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (€52) | €51 | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (€13) | €22 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is about the same as in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (€12) | €9 | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (€64) | €73 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€5.63) | €4.50 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.44 (€3.54) | €3.25 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (€3.70) | €4.05 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (€1.99) | €1.50 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.87 (€1.86) | €2.41 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (€15) | €18 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is about the same as in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (€34) | €41 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €20 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$92 (€60) | €70 | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (€58) | €51 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (€3.13) | €2.66 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.80) | €3.65 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 (€375) | €556 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (€0.26) | €0.15 | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (€35) | €43 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (€11) | €5.12 | + 116% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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