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Cost of Living in Halifax
Monthly Total
$2,906
$50,855
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,438
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$49
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,438
$25,165
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$215
$3,763
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$195
$3,413
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$216
$3,780
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$263
$4,603
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$222
$3,885
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$57
$998
Monthly Total
$2,906
$50,855
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