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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 40% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (B$13) | B$26 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (B$8) | B$7 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (B$5.34) | B$6 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.32 (B$1.75) | B$3.93 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.89 (B$2.93) | B$5.33 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.00 (B$3.01) | B$4.07 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (B$8) | B$5.04 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.77 (B$2.84) | B$5.45 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (B$1.80) | B$4.34 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.36 (B$2.53) | B$3.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (B$14) | B$22 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.34 (B$1.76) | B$4.64 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (B$1.53) | B$3.38 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 27% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,160 (B$1,627) | B$2,515 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,603 (B$1,207) | B$1,530 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$163 (B$123) | B$417 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,623 (B$1,223) | B$1,255 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,136 (B$856) | B$754 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$108 (B$81) | B$219 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$55 (B$41) | B$57 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$429 (B$323) | B$716 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (B$118) | B$256 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (B$9) | B$11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (B$17) | B$12 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 37% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (B$52) | B$69 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$54 (B$41) | B$75 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (B$87) | B$96 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (B$104) | B$110 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,937 (B$18,786) | B$41,135 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (B$0.93) | B$1.23 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (B$83) | B$56 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 26% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (B$8) | B$5.71 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (B$17) | B$23 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (B$77) | B$82 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (B$6) | B$8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.07 (B$3.82) | B$5.44 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.28 (B$3.98) | B$7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.87 (B$2.16) | B$4.35 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.49 (B$1.88) | B$3.46 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (B$18) | B$28 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 36% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (B$40) | B$75 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (B$21) | B$26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$161 (B$121) | B$43 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (B$74) | B$115 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (B$9) | B$8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.83 (B$3.64) | B$4.88 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (B$5.37) | B$7 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$570 (B$429) | B$478 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (B$0.34) | B$0.73 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (B$42) | B$82 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (B$11) | B$12 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Canada is 28% cheaper than in Bahamas
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