Cost of living
Gretna compared to Nova Scotia (United States)
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Overview comparison
GretnaNova Scotia (United States)
Consumer prices in Gretna are roughly 42% higher than in Nova Scotia (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Gretna | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,762 | 1,577 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,920 | 3,539 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,036 | 585 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,754 | 2,150 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,815.57 | 1,100.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,781.44 | 1,384.47 |
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| Food person | 554 | 566 |
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| Food family | 1,439 | 1,269 |
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| Transport person | 110.93 | 52.72 |
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| Transport family | 258.16 | 142.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.96 years | 74.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gretna | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.37 | 12.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72.45 | 58.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.31 | 8.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.95 | 3.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.11 | 4.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.76 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gretna | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,735.9 | 1,765.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,338.4 | 719.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,565.77 | 3,189.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,584.05 | 838.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.54 | 56.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.29 | 85.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.06 | 49.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gretna | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.32 | 7.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,201 | 4,288 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,531 | 2,520 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.59 | 1.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 80.85% | 51.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.38 | 17.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gretna | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 2.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.41 | 2.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.05 | 3.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.18 | 8.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.35 | 9.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.64 | 12.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 | 1.42 |
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Other
| Item | Gretna | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.9 | 77.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.15 | 7.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 98.36 | 60.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.92 | 14.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.78 | 72.9 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.14 | 103.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,501.04 | 542.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,634 | 8,812 |
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