Working & Finances

Estimated cost of living in Halifax, in Canadian dollars (CAD), for a full year:
*All prices are subject to change.

• Books: $200–600
• Health Insurance: $636
• Accommodations: $8,400
• Utilities: $200-300
• Meals: $3,000–$4,800
• Spending: $2,400–$4,000

OTHER COSTS TO KNOW:

• Overnight stay in a hostel: $20–$57
• Overnight stay in a hotel: $150–$200
• Sales tax on most consumer goods: 15% 
• Tip for most services: 15–20%
• Movie ticket: $12
• Dinner at a restaurant: $10–$100 per person
• 1 Litre of gas: $1.40-$1.70 (2023)