Nova Scotia
The province of Nova Scotia can be found in eastern Canada.
The word Nova Scotia is basically Latin for New Scotland. The island covers a total area of 55,284 sq Km. It’s one of the earliest places that Europeans settlers started to colonize in the North American continental region.
Halifax is the capital city and was established in the year 1749 . Sable island is famous in Nova Scotia for having pony like wild horses. There are about 550 horses and they are legally protected from interference by humans beings. With 923,587 residents, the province has a population density of 17 residents per square mile.45/people per sq km. The province has a total coastline of 13,300 km.
The Cabot trail is considered one of the most scenic places in the world and is a must visit for anyone who visits the province.During high tide, the Bay of Fundy is said to have some of the world’s highest tides.
When the tide is low, the ocean floor is a fantastic place to eat a meal.There are 12 species of whales near the island of Nova Scotia.
50,000 tons of lobster are hauled from NS each year and this makes up a majority of the revenue in the province.One of the world’s most photographed lighthouses, Peggy’s Cove is a popular tourist destination.When compared to other Canadian cities, Halifax has the highest concentration of bars per capita.
Cost of Living
The cost for a family of four without rental costs in Halifax is around $4289 on average.
Food
- Meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be approximately $15 CAD
- Meal for two at a mid range restaurant with a 3 course meal would be $75 CAD in total
- Regular meal at McDonald’s would be $12
- A cappuccino regular would be $4.20
- 1 litre milk would be $2.37
Transportation
- The cost of a monthly pass would be $82.50 on average
- The cost of taxi normal tariff is $3.38
- Gasoline cost for a litre is $ 1.24
Utilities
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Cooling, Garbage) for an 85 metre square apartment is $ 169.76
Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, Cable/Adsl) would be $95.14
Fitness and Leisure
Monthly rent for 1 adult rent $52.74
The ticket price for an international release would be $15.
Childcare Costs
Monthly cost of $936.11 for a child to attend a private full-day preschool (or kindergarten).
International primary school, yearly for one child $25250.00
Rent per month
- In the heart of the city, a one-bedroom apartment $1433.10
- Apartment 1 bedroom outside city centre$1004.58
- Apartment 3 bedroom in City Centre $2257.14
- Apartment 3 bedroom outside city $1610.22
- The average price of an apartment in the suburbs is $2743.67 per square metre.
- Price per sq metre to buy apartmentOutside the city centre $2743.67
Salary
Average net salary per month $3618.46 (after tax)
Average mortgage rate per month for
a 20 year fixed rate 2.83
Prince Edward Island
With a population of fewer than 50,000, PEI is Canada’s smallest province. The province joined the confederate on July 1, 1873. The province is named after the father of famous english Queen Victoria. The total land areas is 5660 sq km. The total population of the province is 152,000 making is one of the lowest populated provinces in the country.
There are 25.25 people per square mile in the province. It’s GDP is 6.652 billion and it is ranked 10th in terms of GDP in Canada. The per capita GDP is $36,740. Charlottetown is the largest town in PEI as well as its capital . The population of Charlottetown is 36,000. Most of the province is not covered in wilderness and dense forests like other provinces in Canada, making it a very developed province .
It takes about 3 hours to drive from the western part of the island to the eastern part of the island, giving one an idea of the size of the province. It costs $12.25 an hour to work in the province of Ontario. The province produces 25% of the potatoes in Canada. 88,000 acres of potato’s in total are grown in the island. Agriculture and fisheries are the two most important contributors to the islands economy alongside the tourism and hospitality industry.
The sand and beaches are red in colour due to the high iron content in it and oxidizes upon exposure to air . The Land in the province was given as a lottery prize by the British government and hence became known as the land of the wealthy .
Cost of Living
The cost for a family of four without rental costs in Charlottetown is around $4420 on average.
Food
- Meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be approximately $15 CAD
- Meal for two at a mid range restaurant with a 3 course meal would be $75 CAD in total
- Regular meal at McDonald’s would be $10
- A cappuccino regular would be $4.00
- 1 litre milk would be $2.72
Transportation
- The cost of a monthly pass would be $58.50 on average
- The cost of taxi normal tariff is $7.00
- Gasoline cost for a litre is $ 1.14
Utilities
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Cooling, Garbage) for an 85 metre square apartment is $ 185
Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, Cable/Adsl) would be $99.29
Fitness and Leisure
- Monthly rent for 1 adult rent $48.75
- Cinema cost for an International release would be $13.99
Childcare Costs
Preschool (or kindergarten), Full Day, Private monthly for 1 child $800
Rent per month
- Apartment 1 bedroom in city centre $1068.75
- Apartment 1 bedroom outside city centre$812.22
- Apartment 3 bedroom in City Centre $1688.89
- Apartment 3 bedroom outside city $1287.50
- Price per sq meter to but apartment in the city centre $4244.07
- Price per sq metre to buy apartmentOutside the city centre $2743.67
Salary
Average net salary per month $2565.81 (after tax)
Average mortgage rate per month for a 20 year fixed rate 3.78
New Brunswick
The total size of the province is 72,908 sq Km.’
The French first came here in the early 1600 making it one of the earliest settlements in North America. Indigenous people have been in the province for at least 9000 years.
It is the only province in Canada where English and French are both official languages.
1/3rd of the people are French Canadian
The population of the province is 775,000
The capital of NB is Fredericton. The population of Fredricton is 58,220 people
The metro area has a population of 101,760.
The economy is based around commercial, distribution, transportation and retail as well as insurance, IT, Educational and Healthcare. There are thousands of tourists who flock to Hopewell Rocks each year.
Cost of Living
The cost for a family of four without rental costs in Fredricton is around $4084 on average.
Food
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be approximately $24 CAD
Meal for two at a mid range restaurant with a 3 course meal would be $62 CAD in total
Regular meal at McDonald’s would be $11
A cappuccino regular would be $4.09
1 litre milk would be $2.85
Transportation
The cost of a monthly pass would be $80.00 on average
The cost of taxi normal tariff is $6.00
Gasoline cost for a litre is $ 1.16
Utilities
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Cooling, Garbage) for an 85 metre square apartment is $ 153.75
Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, Cable/Adsl) would be $93.75
Fitness and Leisure
Monthly rent for 1 adult rent $62.44
Cinema cost for an International release would be $13.99
Childcare Costs
Preschool (or kindergarten), Full Day, Private monthly for 1 child $641.60
International Primary school for a child$17,358
for one year.
Rent per month
- Apartment 1 bedroom in city centre $1039.23
- Apartment 1 bedroom outside city centre$834.44
- Apartment 3 bedroom in City Centre $1625.56
- Apartment 3 bedroom outside city $1275.00
- Price per sq meter to but apartment in the city centre $1668.41
- Price per sq metre to buy apartment Outside the city centre $1076.39
Salary
Average net salary per month $2542.62 (after tax)
Average mortgage rate per month for a 20 year fixed rate 3.94
Newfoundland and Labrador
The total size of the province is 405,212 sq Km. This was the 10th province to join Canada and this was done in the year 1949 . It is considered the youngest province in Canada.
Before that the province was a British dominion, meaning it was a high autonomy state with a rule from British government. 94% of the population live on the island of Newfoundland. St. John’s is the seat of government for the province. 40% of those live in the capital St John’s 1.5 % of all Canadians reside in this province.
Gander used to be one of the worlds busiest airports in the 50’s and the 60’s .The only way to access the province is either by ship or by air .Newfoundland has its own time zone
Labrador makes up 71% of the total land area of the province . The timezone is 30 minutes ahead of the Atlantic time zone .St John’s is one of the windiest places on earth The population of St John’s is 178,427.
The English language is widely spoken by the province’s residents. Polar bears are found in the Tundra region of Labrador.Newfoundl and is also one of the foggiest places in Canada with a lot of precipitation . It’s relatively easier and cheaper to get to Newfoundland than getting to Labrador .
The easternmost city in North America is Cape Spear and it is located in the province itself.
St John’s ranks first in Canada for the amount of accumulated snow .There is a 20km water system dividing the two regions .George street in Fredricton has the most number of bars and pubs in entire Canada .The famous Titanic ship had sank off the coast of Newfoundland.
It’s existence on maps was seen as early as 1519 . It’s one of the first European communities in North America.It’s where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received in 1901. The first nonstop flight across the Atlantic took off from this province.There is a self governing French colony off the province which is actually part of France .
The two popular breeds of dogs such as Labrador and Newfoundland comes from the province .The smallest town in Canada called the tilt cove is also present here . It’s also the first mining town in Newfoundland where Vikings had settled in the province in the year 1000. The Germans did land in the province during world war 2 where they had setup a weather station and it can be viewed in the Canadian war museum
Cost of Living
The cost for a family of four without rental costs in St John’s is around $4437 on average.
Food
- Meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be approximately $25CAD
- Meal for two at a mid range restaurant with a 3 course meal would be $77 CAD in total
- Regular meal at McDonald’s would be $11
- A cappuccino regular would be $3.87
- 1 litre milk would be $2.92
Transportation
The cost of a monthly pass would be $78 on average
The cost of taxi normal tariff is $3.88
Gasoline cost for a litre is $ 1.17
Utilities
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Cooling, Garbage) for an 85 metre square apartment is $ 243.29
Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, Cable/Adsl) would be $104.86
Fitness and Leisure
Monthly rent for 1 adult rent $61.88
Cinema cost for an International release would be $13.00
Childcare Costs
Preschool (or kindergarten), Full Day, Private monthly for 1 child $800
International Primary school for a child$8266.67 for one year.
Rent per month
- Apartment 1 bedroom in city centre $879
- Outside the city centre, a studio apartment with one bedroom $713
- In the heart of the city, a three-bedroom apartment costs $1468.75.
- Outside of the city, a three-bedroom apartment costs $1168.75.
- Price per sq meter to but apartment in the city centre $3600
- Price per sq metre to buy apartment Outside the city centre $3000
Salary
Average net salary per month $ 2385 (after tax)
Average mortgage rate per month for a 20 year fixed rate 3.92
So this is the general information about the Atlantic Provinces along with the cost of living.
This blog will help you evaluate each province based on the cost of living as well give a general outline about each one of them.
If you feel that one of these places matches your criteria then kindly get in touch with a consultant and evaluate your best options moving forward.
Atlantic Provinces Weather
The weather isn’t too hot, the maximum temperature Is 27°C, and with the humidity it can reach about 35°C. In the winters the weather is usually between
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