Cost of living
New Brunswick (Canada) compared to Nova Scotia (Canada)
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Overview comparison
New Brunswick (Canada)Nova Scotia (Canada)
Consumer prices in Nova Scotia (Canada) are roughly 39% higher than in New Brunswick (Canada).
Cost of living
| Item | New Brunswick (Canada) | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,871 | 2,227 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,367 | 3,946 |
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| Without rent one person | 592 | 979 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,951 | 2,762 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 970.43 | 1,025.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,645.63 | 2,701.17 |
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| Food person | 451 | 745 |
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| Food family | 1,232 | 1,748 |
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| Transport person | 50.68 | 76.97 |
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| Transport family | 141.72 | 219.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.9 years | 81.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Brunswick (Canada) | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.42 | 19.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.98 | 72.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.49 | 8.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.2 | 6.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.84 | 3.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.07 | 2.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Brunswick (Canada) | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 813.16 | 1,144.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 785.33 | 1,332.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,480.86 | 2,295.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,354.93 | 2,247.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.1 | 127.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 139.25 | 196.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.25 | 66.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Brunswick (Canada) | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.66 | 6.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,558 | 6,552 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,703 | 3,048 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 | 1.8 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.65% | 69.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.4 | 12.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Brunswick (Canada) | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.33 | 1.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.44 | 2.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.74 | 3.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.89 | 9.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.96 | 12.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.16 | 15.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.73 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | New Brunswick (Canada) | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.73 | 53.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.78 | 9.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.98 | 60.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.52 | 16.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.68 | 70.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.26 | 110.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 331.81 | 715.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,282 | 15,224 |
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