Summary of The Cost of Living in Nova Scotia, Canada
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Nova Scotia is $2,691.30 including rent, or $1,391.30 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Nova Scotia is $3,571.00 including rent, or $2,271.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Nova Scotia is $4,972.60 including rent, or $3,282.60 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Nova Scotia ranges from $32,295.60 for a single person to $42,852.00 for a couple, and $59,671.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $16,695.60 for a single person to $27,252.00 for a couple, and $39,391.20 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Nova Scotia, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,721.40 for a single person to $2,229.00 for a couple, and $3,111.30 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $771.40 for a single person to $1,279.00 for a couple, and $1,876.30 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Nova Scotia, estimated monthly expenses range from $4,623.90 for a single person to $6,293.20 for a couple, and $8,705.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,773.90 for a single person to $4,443.20 for a couple, and $6,300.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Nova Scotia is $3,530.00, which is 153.7% more than the average monthly cost of living and 357.6% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |