Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 34% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (B$14) | B$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (B$8) | B$9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (B$5.12) | B$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.48 (B$1.92) | B$3.93 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.84 (B$2.97) | B$5.33 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.43 (B$3.42) | B$4.07 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.85 (B$2.98) | B$5.45 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.58 (B$2.00) | B$4.34 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (B$2.42) | B$3.00 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (B$13) | B$17 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.26 (B$1.74) | B$4.64 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.19 (B$1.69) | B$3.38 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,274 (B$1,758) | B$2,878 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,744 (B$1,349) | B$1,697 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$171 (B$132) | B$355 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,695 (B$1,311) | B$2,091 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,263 (B$976) | B$754 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$109 (B$84) | B$219 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (B$41) | B$49 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$369 (B$285) | B$716 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$159 (B$123) | B$256 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (B$8) | B$11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (B$17) | B$12 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (B$55) | B$100 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (B$38) | B$100 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (B$85) | B$150 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (B$108) | B$110 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 7% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,273 (B$19,537) | B$41,135 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (B$0.88) | B$1.23 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$119 (B$92) | B$56 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 34% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (B$8) | B$5.71 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (B$16) | B$23 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (B$58) | B$110 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (B$6) | B$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.94 (B$3.82) | B$5.44 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.34 (B$4.12) | B$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.17 (B$2.45) | B$4.35 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.55 (B$1.97) | B$3.46 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (B$19) | B$28 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 42% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (B$42) | B$70 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (B$23) | B$60 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (B$118) | B$43 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$93 (B$72) | B$150 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (B$10) | B$20 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.84 (B$3.74) | B$4.88 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (B$5.75) | B$6.00 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$561 (B$433) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (B$0.32) | B$0.73 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (B$44) | B$99 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (B$11) | B$12 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Canada is 29% cheaper than in Bahamas
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