Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Halifax (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (€12) | €15 | - 22% | |
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 (€4.64) | €4.80 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 (€1.53) | €1.04 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.86 (€2.51) | €3.22 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.14 (€2.68) | €2.46 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (€5.52) | €7 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 (€3.24) | €2.51 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 (€2.43) | €1.88 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.77 (€2.45) | €1.27 | + 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (€1.64) | €2.41 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.73 (€1.12) | €1.65 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,812 (€1,176) | €1,740 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,293 (€839) | €1,413 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 (€115) | €167 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 (€997) | €1,102 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,006 (€653) | €770 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (€75) | €96 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (€31) | €30 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$434 (€282) | €545 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$163 (€106) | €153 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (€13) | €14 | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 36% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (€44) | €95 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (€34) | €46 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (€85) | €125 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (€104) | €164 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 44% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,484 (€15,238) | €26,204 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (€0.70) | €1.64 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (€52) | €89 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (€13) | €22 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€8) | €5.90 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (€64) | €36 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€5.62) | €4.09 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.78 (€3.10) | €3.21 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (€3.69) | €3.69 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (€1.98) | €1.66 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (€1.90) | €2.38 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (€16) | €23 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (€34) | €45 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €24 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$92 (€60) | €94 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (€58) | €73 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (€3.12) | €2.98 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.86) | €4.40 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 (€374) | €499 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (€0.26) | €0.19 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (€35) | €44 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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