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Your budget in Halifax, NS (regional municipality)

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Monthly amounts in CAD

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CAD / month
Source reference: Tenant shelter costs · CAD 1,251 per month
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2021 · Halifax, Regional municipality, Nova Scotia · Mean · Bedroom count not specified · Utilities included as stated by the source · 2021 data (4 years old)
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Source reference: Water, fuel and electricity for principal accommodation · CAD 3,353 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · Nova Scotia · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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CAD / month
Source reference: Food purchased from stores · CAD 7,831 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · Nova Scotia · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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CAD / month
Source reference: Transportation · CAD 11,359 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · Nova Scotia · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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CAD / month
Source reference: Gas and other fuels (all vehicles and tools) · CAD 3,176 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · Nova Scotia · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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Source reference: Health care · CAD 2,717 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · Nova Scotia · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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CAD / month
Source reference: Child care · CAD 248 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · Nova Scotia · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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CAD / month
Source reference: Education · CAD 1,237 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · Nova Scotia · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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CAD / month
Source reference: Recreation · CAD 4,469 per year
Reference only; it may cover one component. This amount is not used automatically. · 2023 · Nova Scotia · Mean · 2023 data (2 years old)
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