Cost of living
Nova Scotia (Canada) compared to Quebec
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Overview comparison
Nova Scotia (Canada)Quebec
Consumer prices in Nova Scotia (Canada) are roughly 31% higher than in Quebec.
Cost of living
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Quebec |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,227 | 2,393 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,946 | 4,036 |
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| Without rent one person | 979 | 906 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,762 | 2,708 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,025.48 | 1,069.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,701.17 | 1,399.07 |
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| Food person | 745 | 712 |
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| Food family | 1,748 | 1,641 |
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| Transport person | 76.97 | 145.35 |
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| Transport family | 219.87 | 352.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.51 years | 51.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Quebec |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.65 | 19.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72.5 | 106.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.76 | 13.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.28 | 7.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.99 | 4.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 2.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Quebec |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,144.94 | 920.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,332.33 | 1,035.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,295.69 | 1,494.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,247.65 | 1,081.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.27 | 58.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.63 | 66.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.05 | 49.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Quebec |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.76 | 7.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,552 | 3,855 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,048 | 4,062 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.8 | 3.01 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.62% | 71.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.03 | 18.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.46 | 1.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Quebec |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 | 2.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.53 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 2.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.58 | 17.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.11 | 15.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.92 | 17.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.73 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.17 |
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Other
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Quebec |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.76 | 29.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.02 | 12.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.67 | 113.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.48 | 32.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.18 | 66.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.69 | 97.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 715.1 | 718.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,224 | 6,191 |
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