Cost of living
Nova Scotia (Canada) compared to Victoria (Canada)
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Overview comparison
Nova Scotia (Canada)Victoria (Canada)
Consumer prices in Nova Scotia (Canada) are roughly 44% higher than in Victoria (Canada).
Cost of living
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,227 | 1,638 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,946 | 3,811 |
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| Without rent one person | 979 | 730 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,762 | 2,086 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,025.48 | 966.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,701.17 | 2,098.68 |
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| Food person | 745 | 512 |
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| Food family | 1,748 | 1,086 |
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| Transport person | 76.97 | 83.07 |
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| Transport family | 219.87 | 185.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.51 years | 71.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.65 | 18.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72.5 | 38.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.76 | 9.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.28 | 4.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.99 | 4.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 1.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Victoria (Canada) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,144.94 | 669.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,332.33 | 822.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,295.69 | 1,426.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,247.65 | 1,897.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.27 | 55.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.63 | 63.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 66.05 | 105.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.76 | 17.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,552 | 488 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,048 | 1,116 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.8 | 0.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.62% | 27.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.03 | 37.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.46 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 | 2.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.53 | 1.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.58 | 13.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.11 | 5.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.92 | 11.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.73 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.1 |
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Other
| Item | Nova Scotia (Canada) | Victoria (Canada) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.76 | 95.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.02 | 4.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.67 | 82.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.48 | 11.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.18 | 55.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.69 | 61.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 715.1 | 139.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,224 | 8,729 |
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