Halifax vs Ottawa: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Halifax, NS and Ottawa, ON.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Halifax
C$4,481monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2026 Q2, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Asking rents C$1,880 per month · 2026 Q2 · Local
Canada
Ottawa
C$3,929monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,380 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$8,500 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Halifax
Ottawa
Difference
Rent
C$1,880
Local · 2026 Q2 · Asking rents
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
C$279
State / province · 2023
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$653
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
Halifax 2% lower
Transport
C$947
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Halifax 5% lower
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$226
State / province · 2023
C$261
State / province · 2023
Halifax 13% lower
Childcare
C$21
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
Halifax 36% lower
Education
C$103
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
Halifax 39% lower
Leisure
C$372
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
Halifax 13% lower
Reference subtotal
C$4,481
C$3,929
Not comparable
Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.
Common questions about Halifax and Ottawa
- Is Halifax cheaper than Ottawa?
- Compare published cost figures for Halifax, NS and Ottawa, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.