Halifax travel budget

Halifax: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Halifax

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Halifax for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 124 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2414* (3374 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 172 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 4201* (5880 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 193 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 5874* (8218 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Halifax compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Halifax in 2024 is 6% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Halifax in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Halifax by expense type

Restaurant budget in Halifax

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Halifax is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 13 to $ 26)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 36/person
($ 28 to $ 54)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.3 to $ 11)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 8.3)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 5.9)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 5.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Halifax

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Halifax is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 138 to $ 480)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 160/night
($ 89 to $ 304)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 104 to $ 297)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 202/night
($ 105 to $ 409)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 275/night
($ 167 to $ 468)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 432
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 203/month
($ 93 to $ 444)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 201/month
($ 97 to $ 434)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 205/month
($ 120 to $ 444)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 169/month
($ 93 to $ 363)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Family room
Family room
$ 197/month
($ 98 to $ 354)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Halifax

On average, the price of supermarket food in Halifax is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.7/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 9.1)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 4.7)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 17)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 4.4)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Halifax

On average, the price of transport in Halifax is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.4
($ 3.3 to $ 5.2)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 66/24hrs
($ 35 to $ 117)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Halifax

On average, budget for leisure activities in Halifax is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 8.3 to $ 14)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 14 to $ 7)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Halifax

On average, shopping budget in Halifax is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 14 to $ 18)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 29 to $ 85)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 22 to $ 49)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Halifax
New York City → Halifax
New York City → Halifax
$ 413
(fair price: $ 328)
London → Halifax
London → Halifax
London → Halifax
$ 710
(fair price: $ 624)
Toronto → Halifax
Toronto → Halifax
Toronto → Halifax
$ 246
(fair price: $ 168)
Montreal → Halifax
Montreal → Halifax
Montreal → Halifax
$ 313
(fair price: $ 253)
Vancouver → Halifax
Vancouver → Halifax
Vancouver → Halifax
$ 405
(fair price: $ 314)
Calgary → Halifax
Calgary → Halifax
Calgary → Halifax
$ 472
(fair price: $ 373)

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About this information on the cost of living in Halifax

The information about the cost of living in Halifax shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Halifax was updated on 11-11-2024.

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