6.9% above the Canada average
Ranked #138 of 577 cities · More expensive than 76.1% of cities worldwide
Compared to Canada average · See Canada ranking โ
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | CAD 2,084/mo โ $1,471 | CAD 1,793/mo โ $1,266 | 14% |
| 3-Bedroom | CAD 3,493/mo โ $2,465 | CAD 2,764/mo โ $1,951 | 21% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Halifax has a cost of living index of 50.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Halifax is expensive by global standards (ranked #138 of 577 cities). It is 6.9% more expensive than the Canada average, based on 27 cities.
Groceries are expensive and dining out is average. The best value is restaurants and the priciest is groceries.
Workers in Canada earning CAD 79,643 gross take home CAD 5,005/month after tax (24.6% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →
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