Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Halifax

Halifax is 0.8% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ottawa ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Halifax Difference
Cost of Living 50.8 50.4 -0.8%
Rent 31.3 32.6 +4.2%
Groceries 69.0 75.9 +10.0%
Restaurants 68.5 67.1 -2.0%
Purchasing Power 145.5 108.2 -25.6%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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