Cost of living
Nova Scotia (United States) compared to Livonia
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Overview comparison
Nova Scotia (United States)Livonia
Consumer prices in Livonia are roughly 38% higher than in Nova Scotia (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Nova Scotia (United States) | Livonia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,577 | 2,822 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,539 | 6,118 |
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| Without rent one person | 585 | 1,011 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,150 | 2,911 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,100.95 | 1,566.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,384.47 | 2,449.47 |
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| Food person | 566 | 735 |
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| Food family | 1,269 | 1,623 |
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| Transport person | 52.72 | 99.32 |
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| Transport family | 142.02 | 296.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.85 years | 73.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nova Scotia (United States) | Livonia |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.27 | 20.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 58.19 | 79.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.18 | 9.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.44 | 4.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.19 | 5.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.22 | 2.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nova Scotia (United States) | Livonia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,765.13 | 2,008.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 719.49 | 1,098.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,189.43 | 3,578.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 838.41 | 3,056.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56.76 | 113.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.65 | 192.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.84 | 64.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nova Scotia (United States) | Livonia |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.15 | 6.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,288 | 4,000 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,520 | 3,228 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 | 2.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.29% | 61.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.63 | 19.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.38 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nova Scotia (United States) | Livonia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.25 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.29 | 3.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.63 | 4.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 14.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.36 | 12.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.89 | 14.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 2.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 | 1.52 |
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Other
| Item | Nova Scotia (United States) | Livonia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 77.13 | 56.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.11 | 15.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.98 | 141.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.74 | 16.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.9 | 63.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.9 | 75.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 542.71 | 1,700.16 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,812 | 18,886 |
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