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Halifax, Canada
Canada

Halifax

municipality in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada

6°C · this month$4,050/mo440,07228 m4 missions from 4 countries
Photo: WayeMason · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Halifax

Monthly budget
$4,050/mo
Prices vs USA: 90%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.412 CAD
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
94%
of people online
Air quality
6.6
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
French, English
Emergency
911
Plug types
NEMA 5-15, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+1

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 4, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-20°-10°0°10°20°30°11°Jan10°Feb17°Mar16°Apr22°May25°Jun26°Jul27°Aug28°Sep22°Oct17°Nov14°Dec
Best months:August

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 86%

Embassies & consulates in Halifax

4 missions from 4 countries

Where to eat in Halifax

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Halifax · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Canada

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Halifax?

The travel guide to Halifax lists Shiraz, Five Fishermen, The Stubborn Goat Gastropub, The Bicycle Thief, and Willy's.

Is Halifax safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Canada at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Halifax?

Roughly $4,050 per month for a remote worker, based on Canada price levels (90% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Halifax in November?

In November Halifax averages a high of 17°C, a low of -9°C and about 126 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Halifax?

4 diplomatic missions, including United States (Consulate General).

Cities in Canada

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.