Cost of living
Newfoundland and Labrador compared to Nova Scotia (Canada)
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Overview comparison
Newfoundland and LabradorNova Scotia (Canada)
Consumer prices in Nova Scotia (Canada) are roughly 35% higher than in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Cost of living
| Item | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,845 | 2,227 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,694 | 3,946 |
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| Without rent one person | 897 | 979 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,166 | 2,762 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 784.19 | 1,025.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,477.24 | 2,701.17 |
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| Food person | 725 | 745 |
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| Food family | 1,535 | 1,748 |
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| Transport person | 61.64 | 76.97 |
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| Transport family | 144.37 | 219.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 51.59 years | 81.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.15 | 19.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.4 | 72.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.04 | 8.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.72 | 6.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.47 | 3.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.51 | 2.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 820.81 | 1,144.94 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 599.85 | 1,332.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,133.57 | 2,295.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,210.77 | 2,247.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.5 | 127.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 195.96 | 196.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.21 | 66.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.47 | 6.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,807 | 6,552 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,198 | 3,048 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.24 | 1.8 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.23% | 69.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.98 | 12.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.05 | 1.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.71 | 2.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.92 | 3.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.61 | 9.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.97 | 12.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.77 | 15.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.73 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia (Canada) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 92.11 | 53.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.69 | 9.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 179.98 | 60.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.31 | 16.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.57 | 70.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.62 | 110.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 465.82 | 715.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,601 | 15,224 |
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