Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 38% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Canada | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (B$17) | B$26 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (B$9) | B$9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (B$6) | B$14 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (B$2.19) | B$6.00 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (B$3.85) | B$6.00 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.97 (B$3.65) | B$4.07 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.81 (B$3.54) | B$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (B$2.19) | B$1.32 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (B$2.49) | B$4.19 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (B$13) | B$15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.80 (B$2.06) | B$4.64 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.97 (B$2.18) | B$3.85 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 20% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Canada | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,782 (B$2,045) | B$2,744 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,191 (B$1,611) | B$1,697 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$194 (B$142) | B$355 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,800 (B$1,323) | B$2,091 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,448 (B$1,065) | B$754 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (B$96) | B$219 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (B$54) | B$49 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (B$332) | B$716 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (B$141) | B$256 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (B$11) | B$11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (B$22) | B$15 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Canada | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (B$58) | B$100 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (B$41) | B$74 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (B$86) | B$150 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (B$107) | B$110 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 38% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Canada | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,397 (B$22,348) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.72 (B$1.26) | B$12 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (B$82) | B$56 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 38% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Canada | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (B$10) | B$5.71 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (B$23) | B$23 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (B$70) | B$114 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (B$7) | B$8 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (B$4.71) | B$10 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (B$4.52) | B$14 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (B$3.13) | B$6.00 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (B$2.54) | B$8 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (B$23) | B$20 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Canada | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (B$49) | B$92 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (B$23) | B$60 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (B$94) | B$43 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (B$79) | B$150 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (B$11) | B$24 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (B$3.82) | B$4.88 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (B$5.41) | B$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (B$569) | B$1,200 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (B$0.31) | B$0.73 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (B$46) | B$113 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (B$12) | B$10 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 36% cheaper than in Bahamas
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