It is important to understand the cost of living in Halifax and plan your budget accordingly. You will need to consider expenses such as tuition, housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses.

Room for rent in a house or an apartment:
1 private room in a house $750
*usually all utilities included
1 room in an apartment $900
*usually shared costs in utilities

 

Apartment rentals:
1 bedroom apartment $1,500
2 bedrooms apartment $2,000
3 bedrooms apartment $2,500
*additional costs for utilities. See below.
Apartment utilities per month:
Water  per household – usually included in rent $40
Heat  per household – usually included in rent $60
Electricity per household $60
Internet per household $80
Tenant Insurance (not included in rent price) $25

 

House rentals:
2-4 bedrooms $2,000-$3,000
*additional costs for utilities. See below.
House utilities per month:
Water per household $100
Electricity with heat per household $375
Internet  per household $80
Home insurance (possibly included in rent price) $100 (prices vary depending on insurance type)

 

Others:
Mobile phone per person (approx. 6GB of data) $55
Groceries, household goods and personal items (single person) $300-500
Groceries, household goods and personal items (family of 4) $800-1,000
Dining out and entertainment $150

 

Children’s clothing for 1 year (per child):
Fall/Winter boots $60
Snowsuit $60
Hats, mittens, thermal socks etc $30
Spring and summer clothes $150
Back to school supplies $50
Sneakers $30
Daily clothes $100