Cost of living
Nova Scotia (Canada) compared to Northwest Territories
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Overview comparison
Nova Scotia (Canada)Northwest Territories
Consumer prices in Nova Scotia (Canada) are roughly 19% higher than in Northwest Territories.
Cost of living
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Northwest Territories |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,227 | 2,801 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,946 | 4,609 |
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| Without rent one person | 979 | 819 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,762 | 2,694 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,025.48 | 1,361.36 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,701.17 | 1,869.54 |
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| Food person | 745 | 517 |
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| Food family | 1,748 | 1,880 |
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| Transport person | 76.97 | 67.14 |
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| Transport family | 219.87 | 144.43 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.51 years | 82.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Northwest Territories |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.65 | 15.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72.5 | 71.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.76 | 9.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.28 | 6.01 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.99 | 3.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 2.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Northwest Territories |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,144.94 | 1,334.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,332.33 | 1,213.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,295.69 | 1,677.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,247.65 | 1,855.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.27 | 158.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.63 | 309.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.05 | 104.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Northwest Territories |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.76 | 8.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,552 | 2,949 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,048 | 2,907 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.8 | 1.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.62% | 49.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.03 | 18.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.46 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Northwest Territories |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 | 2.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.53 | 3.4 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.58 | 7.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.11 | 12.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.92 | 13.91 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.73 | 2.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Northwest Territories |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.76 | 71.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.02 | 9.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.67 | 62.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.48 | 21.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.18 | 76.75 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.69 | 98.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 715.1 | 711.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,224 | 10,801 |
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