Halifax ranks 7th of 10 priced cities in Canada on cost — $2,158 a month in essentials, 42% above Quebec City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,762 covers that 1.3×. 99.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at census subdivision level. PM2.5 averages 5.4 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Feb averages -3°C, Aug 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,270 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,482 |
| Groceries | $232 |
| Dining out | $367 |
| Utilities | $225 |
| Local transport | $64 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,158 |
| Avg net salary | $2,762 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,956 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,393 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Halifax, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.74 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $67.42 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.26 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.68 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.39 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.35 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.78 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.30 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.86 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.24 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.82 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.12 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.28 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.80 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.79 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.80 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.98 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.03 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.13 |
| Monthly transit pass | $63.87 |
| Taxi start | $3.34 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.24 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.22 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $155.90 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $68.79 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $42.44 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $40.94 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.35 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Halifax has 99.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (census subdivision level). That is the 5th-highest of 10 Canada cities we track. Canada's national figure is 104.8, so Halifax runs 5 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.4°C | -7.4°C | 80% | 74% | 134 mm |
| Feb | -2.9°C | -8.1°C | 77% | 69% | 127 mm |
| Mar | 0°C | -4.9°C | 74% | 68% | 111 mm |
| Apr | 5.1°C | 1.1°C | 74% | 68% | 102 mm |
| May | 10.2°C | 7.4°C | 74% | 67% | 69 mm |
| Jun | 15.2°C | 14°C | 80% | 67% | 110 mm |
| Jul | 19.4°C | 20°C | 82% | 68% | 78 mm |
| Aug | 19.7°C | 20.5°C | 82% | 62% | 89 mm |
| Sep | 16.4°C | 15.7°C | 82% | 60% | 87 mm |
| Oct | 11°C | 8.6°C | 81% | 63% | 111 mm |
| Nov | 5.4°C | 1.4°C | 80% | 69% | 124 mm |
| Dec | 0.5°C | -4.1°C | 82% | 70% | 128 mm |
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