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British Columbia vs Nova Scotia

British Columbia vs Nova Scotia - Where to live or move? The Great Debate

Canada awaits šŸ™‚ Compare lifestyles and opportunities in Nova Scotia vs British Columbia to discover where your new home could be.

Nova Scotia vs British Columbia – the battle in your mind? Discover each Canadian province and make a decision on Where to live or move?

Andā€¦ obviously, you will get our expert recommendations.

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Table of content

  • Basic Information
    • British Columbia
    • Nova Scotia
  • How Much Money Would You Make in British Columbia and Nova Scotia?
  • Cost of Living Comparison:Ā  British Columbia vs. Nova Scotia
  • Other Factors to Consider
    • Weather
    • Opportunities for Higher Study
    • Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation
  • My Opinion & Last Words You Should Not Avoid

Basic Information

British Columbia

Population: 5.071 million (2019)

Density: 5.41/km2

Capital City: Victoria

Largest city: Vancouver

Government Type: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

GDP: 350.6 Billion

List of 10 Major Cities in the British Columbia, Canada

7 Major Airports in British Columbia, Canada

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Vancouver

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Victoria

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Kelowna

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Port Moody

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  West Kelowna

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Chilliwack

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Penticton

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Vernon

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  White Rock

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Port Alberni

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Vancouver International Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Prince George International Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Abbotsford International Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Canadian Rockies International Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Victoria International Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Kelowna International Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Mule Creek Airport

Ā 

Ā Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time

Read if you have leisure time –

  • Living in Vancouver vs. Toronto: Which City is Better to Settle in? Click here to read.
  • BC quality of life ranked 11th in the world. Click here.

Nova Scotia

Population: 971,395 (2019)

Capital city: Halifax

Largest city: Halifax

Government Type: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

GDP: CA$46.849 billion (2020)

Density: 18.31/km2

Per capita: CA$47,729

List of 7 Major Cities in the Nova Scotia, Canada

7 Major Airports in Nova Scotia, Canada

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Halifax

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Sydney

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Kentville

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Truro

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Liverpool

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Shelburne

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Yarmouth

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Halifax Stanfield International Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Yarmouth Airport (YQI)

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Margaree Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Valley Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Finlay Air Park Airport

ā—Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Thorburn Airport

Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time Zone (AST).

Do you want to set your clock in Nova Scotia? Well, set your clock 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GST). You’ll be one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) and two hours ahead of Central Time (CST).

[AST = GMT- 4, AST = EST+1, AST = CST+2]

Read our Nova Scotia blog: 9 Surprising Reasons to Move to Nova Scotia [No One Will Deny]

How Much Money Would You Make in British Columbia and Nova Scotia?

Moving to a new province, city, or location is exciting. But sometimes, it also brings some financial uncertainty. Wages in different provinces in Canada vary.

So, if you are thinking about British Columbia or Nova Scotia – I am ready to share the most common job titles and salary ranges of recent days. [For your information: I researched job markets of British Columbia and Nova Scotia]

How Much Money Would You Make in British Columbia?

Well, check the following table to find the most common 12 Job titles/Professions, their salary range, and average salary –

SL no.

Job title/Profession

Salary Range

Average Salary

1

Business Services Officer

CA$58k – C$66k

CA$62,000

2

Data Scientist

CA$75k – C$86k

CA$80,500

3

Database Analyst

CA$80k – C$90k

CA$85,000

4

Library Assistant

CA$43k – C$59k

CA$51,000

5

IELTS Invigilator

CA$42k – C$60k

CA$51,000

6

Child & Youth Worker

CA$62k – C$75k

CA$68,500

7

Medical Administrative Assistant

CA$50k – C$65k

CA$57,500

8

Administrative Officer

CA$70k – C$85k

CA$77,500

9

Train Conductor

CA$100k – C$120k

CA$110,000

10

Administrative Assistant

CA$56k – C$68k

CA$62,000

11

Administrative Manager

CA$90k – C$100k

CA$95,000

12

Research Financial Assistant

CA$50k – C$65k

CA$57,500

[Data source: Indeed Canada]

As we researched job websites, mostly found Administrative Assistant job positions for a different industry. Indeed Canada is a website where you can find other job positions as well.

How Much Money Would You Make in Nova Scotia?

Well, check the following table to find the most common 12 Job titles/Professions, their salary range, and average salary –

SL no.

Job title/Profession

Salary Range

Average Salary

1

Administrative Assistant

CA$50k – C$60k

CA$55,000

2

Security Assistant

CA$50k – C$60k

CA$55,000

3

Customer Service Representative

CA$40k – C$97k

CA$68,500

4

Receptionist

CA$36k – C$42k

CA$39,000

5

Library Assistant

CA$37k – C$44k

CA$40,500

6

Human Resources Assistant

CA$48k – C$55k

CA$51,500

7

General Labourer

CA$50k – C$62k

CA$66,000

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Cost of Living Comparison: British Columbia vs. Nova Scotia

If you decide to live in BC, Canada then you should check the cost of living in different cities. Here, I mentioned 2 cities. 1 is expensive, and 1 is comparatively cheaper.

The average cost of living Range in British Columbia is given below:

Ā 

Ā 

Factor

British Columbia

2-person family (Couple family)

3-person (1-child family)

Vancouver City

Victoria

City

Vancouver City

Victoria

City

Average Living Cost

Ā 

$3300 ā€“ $3800

$2500 ā€“ $3100

$4500 ā€“ $5200

$4000 ā€“ $4400

*The average living cost includes –Ā 

  • Rent
  • Electricity
  • Transportation
  • Food Cost
  • Childcare
  • Phone & Internet

For British Columbia, I considered Vancouver and Victoria. There is a slight price difference between Vancouver and Victoria. Vancouver is a bit more pricey than Victoria.

Vancouver is the most expensive city in British Columbia. If it’s too expensive for you, then consider Victoria City. Victoria is comparatively cheaper. So, go for it.

The average cost of living Range in Nova Scotia is given below:

Here I consider 3 cities in NS, Canada. These are – Halifax, Truro, and New Glasgow.

In Nova Scotia, Halifax is the most expensive city.

Rent Prices in New Glasgow are 3.6% lower than in Truro. Plus, restaurant Prices in New Glasgow are 21.8% lower than in Truro.

But, grocery prices in New Glasgow are 2.9% higher than in Truro.

Ā 

Ā 

Factor

Nova Scotia

2-person family (Couple family)

3-person (1-child family)

Halifax

Truro

New Glasgow

Halifax

Truro

New Glasgow

Average Living Cost

Ā 

$2800 ā€“ $3300

$2600 – $3000

$2500 ā€“ $2800

$4300 ā€“ $4800

$3900 – $4100

$3500 ā€“ $4000

*The average living cost includes –Ā 

  • Rent
  • Electricity
  • Transportation
  • Food Cost
  • Childcare
  • Phone & Internet

Other Factors to Consider

Weather

What is the coldest month in British Columbia, Canada?

December

What is the coldest month in Nova Scotia, Canada?

January and February

The range of the temperature of both provinces for the summer and winter seasons are as follows –

British Columbia

Nova Scotia

Summer: [June – August]

7Ā° to 26Ā°C

45Ā° to 78Ā°F

Winter: [November – February]

-23Ā° to 11Ā°C

-9Ā° to 41Ā°F

Summer: [June – August]

13Ā° to 25Ā°C

55.4Ā° to 77Ā°F

Winter: [November – February]

-10Ā° to 9Ā°C

14Ā° to 48.2Ā°F

Opportunities for Higher Study

British Columbia: 11 public universities, 5 private universities. [Source]

Universities in British Columbia province:

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Capilano University
  • The University of British Columbia
  • Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
  • Simon Fraser University
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Royal Roads University
  • Thompson Rivers University
  • Emily Carr University of Art and Design
  • Quest University Canada
  • University Canada West

Nova Scotia: 10 universities. [Source]

  • Dalhousie University
  • Saint Mary’s University
  • University of King’s College
  • Acadia University
  • UniversitĆ© Sainte-Anne
  • Saint Francis Xavier University
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
  • NSCAD University
  • Cape Breton University
  • The Atlantic School of Theology

Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation

British Columbia is beautiful, modern, and a pocket of the world with endless outdoor recreation opportunities to explore.

Snowshoeing on the Ski Hills? Vancouver, BC says YES.

Scuba diving for sea creatures off the coast? Victoria, BC says YES.

Lakes and rivers? YES

Canoe or kayak? British Columbia says YES.

ā€¦.And other popular activitiesā€¦ British Columbia province says YES.

The province of British Columbia is always welcoming to newcomers.

Their offer – Come discover why!

My opinion about outdoors in British Columbia: Minorities are less likely to participate in outdoor activities. Donā€™t believe my words without reference [Reference].

Nova Scotia is a paradise for outdoor recreation!

Answer: YES, available.

For which question I answered? Well, here are the 6 questions –

Question 1: Sandy beaches in Nova Scotia?

Question 2: Rugged coastlines in Nova Scotia?

Question 3: Coastal kayak tour in Nova Scotia?

Question 4: Hidden coves and lagoons in Nova Scotia?

Question 5: Hiking in Nova Scotia?

Question 6: Coastal sailing trip in Nova Scotia?

5 Nova Scotia attractions:

  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park
  • Towering cliffs
  • Deep gorges
  • Lush woodlands
  • Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Before I close this topic, I need to mention:

I’m captivated by šŸ‘ Cabot Trail [298 km ~186 mi]. Itā€™s a winding road + a stunning valley + amazing coastal views.

ā€¦And thatā€™s just the tip of the “growlers” or “bergy bits”. Whether youā€™re looking for an action-packed adventure or peaceful relaxation, thereā€™s something for everyone in Nova Scotia. Come explore the wonders of the East Coast.

My Opinion & Last Words You Should Not Avoid

Are you a new immigrant to Canada? Want to share an interesting ranking by a Canadian Immigration Law Firm, Canadim. They recommended British Columbia as ranked #2 out of Canada’s top 4 Best Provinces. But they didnā€™t rank Nova Scotia.

I would like to say the following:

  • Each province has its own distinctive landscapes, picturesque cities, and friendly communities. Both British Columbia and Nova Scotia have much to offer regarding the quality of life.
  • Individuals make their choices based on what matters most to them.
  • Perhaps the best advice is to visit each place before you make your final decision.

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