Cost of Living
An Affordable, Excellent Quality of LifeNova Scotia offers an affordable cost of living. Compared to larger centres such as Vancouver or Toronto, you can have an excellent quality of life. In fact, Nova Scotia’s cost of living can be half that of many American, Asian, European and other Canadian centres. For example, a home in Nova Scotia that might cost around $125,000 could cost $200,000 to $300,000 in Vancouver.
Still, as you get settled, it’s a good idea to work out a monthly budget that will take into account the expenses of living here. These include:
- Housing (Rent or Mortgage)
- Groceries
- Telephone
- Home heating
- Electricity
- Television (Cable)
- Transportation
- Health & Personal Care
- Recreation
- Entertainment
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$1.20-$1.30 per liter |
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| Telephone: |
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$20 to $25 per month for unlimited local calling. Long distance varies. |
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Cable TV:
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Cable TV ranges from about $18 a month for basic cable to $65 for full-tier. Digital services are extra and priced in packages.
Satellite TV starts at $54 per month for a range of digital channels.
Broadcast TV is free but limited to a few channels. |