Cost of living comparison
New Glasgow Nova Scotia is 13.6% cheaper than Canada overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 13.0% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Groceries
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pay 4.9% more in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Transportation
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pay 5.6% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Housing
-
pay 0.2% more in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Childcare
-
pay 80.3% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.3% more in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Clothing
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pay 6.9% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, and housing in New Glasgow Nova Scotia are more expensive than in Canada. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, clothing, and transportation are lower in New Glasgow Nova Scotia.
If you lived in New Glasgow Nova Scotia instead of Canada, you would:
pay 13.0% less for restaurants
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Canada
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.37
CA$23.56
|
$15.81
CA$22.74
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.01
CA$14.40
|
$7.90
CA$11.37
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
CA$2.87
|
$1.79
CA$2.58
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.62
CA$2.32
|
$1.33
CA$1.92
|
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pay 4.9% more for groceries
|
Canada
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.48
CA$3.57
|
$2.53
CA$3.64
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.30
CA$7.63
|
$6.89
CA$9.92
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.04
CA$11.56
|
$6.70
CA$9.63
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.39
CA$4.88
|
$3.55
CA$5.11
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.12
CA$7.37
|
$5.34
CA$7.69
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CA$2.58
|
$1.83
CA$2.63
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.64
CA$0.91
|
$0.70
CA$1.01
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.60
CA$2.30
|
$1.50
CA$2.16
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.74
CA$2.51
|
$2.23
CA$3.20
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
CA$1.66
|
$0.81
CA$1.16
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
CA$1.64
|
$1.43
CA$2.06
|
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pay 5.6% less for transportation
|
Canada
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.35
CA$6.26
|
$4.22
CA$6.07
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.88
CA$94.80
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,555.94
CA$35,334.77
|
$24,412.64
CA$35,128.57
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.33
CA$23.50
|
$14.19
CA$20.42
|
|
pay 0.2% more for housing
|
Canada
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.95
CA$87.71
|
$68.26
CA$98.22
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,220.42
CA$1,756.12
|
$1,077.73
CA$1,550.79
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,114.36
CA$1,603.50
|
$898.10
CA$1,292.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$115.39
CA$166.04
|
$138.46
CA$199.23
|
|
pay 80.3% less for childcare
|
Canada
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$729.99
CA$1,050.42
|
$143.70
CA$206.77
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,017.58
CA$17,292.69
|
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pay 5.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Canada
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.20
CA$7.48
|
$5.75
CA$8.27
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.58
CA$5.15
|
$3.95
CA$5.69
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.91
CA$18.58
|
$15.09
CA$21.71
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.97
CA$61.83
|
$37.36
CA$53.76
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.95
CA$15.76
|
$11.14
CA$16.02
|
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pay 6.9% less for clothing
|
Canada
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.89
CA$77.54
|
$38.32
CA$55.14
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.01
CA$56.14
|
$42.39
CA$61.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$84.94
CA$122.22
|
$75.20
CA$108.21
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$102.12
CA$146.94
|
$106.34
CA$153.01
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