# How did the Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores change in Nova Scotia?

> Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores increased in Nova Scotia.

In Nova Scotia, the Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores was 37.3% higher in July 2026 than in August 2016. It rose from 152.3 Index (2002 = 100) to 209.1 Index (2002 = 100), a gain of 56.8 index points. It reached an observed high of 210.5 Index (2002 = 100) in June 2026 before ending at 209.1 Index (2002 = 100) in July 2026.

## Answer scope

- Geography: Nova Scotia (NS)
- Period: August 2016 to July 2026
- Frequency: Monthly
- Source updated: 2026-08-17
- Products and product groups: Food purchased from stores
- How to read the index: The CPI tracks average price change; 2002 = 100 is its reference level.

## Key figures

- Start · August 2016: 152.3 Index (2002 = 100)
- Latest · July 2026: 209.1 Index (2002 = 100)
- Overall change: 37.3% increase (+56.8 index points)

## Exact observations

| Period | Series | Source display value | Value as charted | Chart unit |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| August 2016 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 152.3 Index (2002 = 100) | 152.3 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2016 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 149.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 149.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2016 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 147.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 147.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2016 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2016 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 145.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 145.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 145.7 Index (2002 = 100) | 145.7 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.7 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.7 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 147.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 147.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 148.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 148.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 147.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 147.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 148.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 148.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 145.7 Index (2002 = 100) | 145.7 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 145.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 145.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2017 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146 Index (2002 = 100) | 146 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 148.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 148.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 147.3 Index (2002 = 100) | 147.3 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 144.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 144.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 144.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 144.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 147.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 147.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 144.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 144.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146 Index (2002 = 100) | 146 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2018 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 146.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 146.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 150.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 150.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 150 Index (2002 = 100) | 150 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 149.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 149.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 148.3 Index (2002 = 100) | 148.3 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 149.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 149.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 151 Index (2002 = 100) | 151 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 152.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 152.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 153.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 153.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 152.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 152.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 150.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 150.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 152.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 152.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2019 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 151.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 151.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 154.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 154.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 155.3 Index (2002 = 100) | 155.3 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 154.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 154.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 157.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 157.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 157.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 157.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 156.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 156.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 156.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 156.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 156 Index (2002 = 100) | 156 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 153.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 153.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 153.3 Index (2002 = 100) | 153.3 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 154.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 154.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2020 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 154.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 154.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 156.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 156.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 155.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 155.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 157.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 157.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 155.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 155.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 158.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 158.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 158.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 158.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 159.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 159.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 160.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 160.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 160.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 160.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 161.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 161.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 162.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 162.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2021 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 164.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 164.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 167.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 167.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 169.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 169.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 171.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 171.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 173.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 173.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 175.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 175.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 175.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 175.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 177.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 177.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 178 Index (2002 = 100) | 178 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 180.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 180.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 179.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 179.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 183.7 Index (2002 = 100) | 183.7 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2022 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 181.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 181.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 185.7 Index (2002 = 100) | 185.7 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 186.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 186.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 189.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 189.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 189.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 189.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 192.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 192.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 191 Index (2002 = 100) | 191 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 193.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 193.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 191.3 Index (2002 = 100) | 191.3 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 192 Index (2002 = 100) | 192 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 190.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 190.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 192.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 192.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2023 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 194.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 194.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 194.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 194.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 194.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 194.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 192.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 192.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 193.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 193.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 196 Index (2002 = 100) | 196 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 197.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 197.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 197.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 197.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 196.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 196.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 195.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 195.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 196.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 196.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 196.7 Index (2002 = 100) | 196.7 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2024 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 195.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 195.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 196.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 196.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 199.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 199.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 199.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 199.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 201.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 201.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 202.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 202.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 201.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 201.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 204.6 Index (2002 = 100) | 204.6 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| August 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 204.2 Index (2002 = 100) | 204.2 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| September 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 205.8 Index (2002 = 100) | 205.8 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| October 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 203.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 203.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| November 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 205.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 205.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| December 2025 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 205.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 205.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| January 2026 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 207.4 Index (2002 = 100) | 207.4 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| February 2026 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 206.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 206.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| March 2026 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 207.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 207.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| April 2026 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 207.9 Index (2002 = 100) | 207.9 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| May 2026 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 208.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 208.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| June 2026 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 210.5 Index (2002 = 100) | 210.5 | Index (2002 = 100) |
| July 2026 | Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores | 209.1 Index (2002 = 100) | 209.1 | Index (2002 = 100) |

## How this answer was calculated

The headline compares the first and last observations shown. Overall change is the last index value minus the first and is reported in index points; relative change is (last ÷ first − 1) × 100. Intermediate observations remain visible in the chart and exact values. This is descriptive and does not identify causes.

## Source and provenance

- Official source: [Statistics Canada table 18-10-0004-01](<https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1810000401>)
- Table title: Consumer Price Index, monthly, not seasonally adjusted
- Dataset identifier: 18100004
- Canonical human-readable answer: <https://www.canadaindata.ca/?place=ns&analysis=statcan-18100004-groceries-trend&subject=18>
- Province and territory comparison: <https://www.canadaindata.ca/comparisons/statcan-18100004-groceries-trend>
- Interpretation policy: this answer describes the selected observations; it does not infer causation.
- Source acknowledgement: Adapted from Statistics Canada, Consumer Price Index, monthly, not seasonally adjusted, 2026-08-17. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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## Suggested citation

Canada in Data. “How did the Consumer Price Index for food purchased from stores change in Nova Scotia?” Nova Scotia. Source updated 2026-08-17. <https://www.canadaindata.ca/?place=ns&analysis=statcan-18100004-groceries-trend&subject=18>

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