Cost of living comparison
New Glasgow Nova Scotia is 22.3% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 24.9% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Groceries
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pay 2.9% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Transportation
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pay 8.8% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Housing
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pay 19.3% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Childcare
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pay 89.4% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.8% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
- Clothing
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pay 9.0% less in New Glasgow Nova Scotia
Expenses including childcare, restaurants, housing, clothing, transportation, and groceries are lower in New Glasgow Nova Scotia.
If you lived in New Glasgow Nova Scotia instead of United States, you would:
pay 24.9% less for restaurants
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United States
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.81
CA$21.65
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$7.90
CA$10.83
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.79
CA$2.46
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.33
CA$1.82
|
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pay 2.9% less for groceries
|
United States
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.53
CA$3.47
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.89
CA$9.44
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$6.70
CA$9.17
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.55
CA$4.87
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.34
CA$7.32
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$1.83
CA$2.51
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.70
CA$0.96
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.50
CA$2.05
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.23
CA$3.05
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$0.81
CA$1.11
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.43
CA$1.96
|
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pay 8.8% less for transportation
|
United States
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$4.22
CA$5.78
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$24,412.64
CA$33,444.10
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$14.19
CA$19.44
|
|
pay 19.3% less for housing
|
United States
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$68.26
CA$93.51
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,077.73
CA$1,476.43
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$898.10
CA$1,230.36
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$138.46
CA$189.68
|
|
pay 89.4% less for childcare
|
United States
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$143.70
CA$196.86
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
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pay 1.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.75
CA$7.87
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$3.95
CA$5.41
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$15.09
CA$20.67
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$37.36
CA$51.18
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$11.14
CA$15.26
|
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pay 9.0% less for clothing
|
United States
|
New Glasgow Nova Scotia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$38.32
CA$52.50
|
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|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$42.39
CA$58.07
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$75.20
CA$103.02
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$106.34
CA$145.67
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