Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahrain
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Canada is 22% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (Dinar 3.963) | Dinar 3.469 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (Dinar 2.699) | Dinar 0.979 | + 176% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (Dinar 0.912) | Dinar 0.799 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (Dinar 1.631) | Dinar 1.356 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (Dinar 1.545) | Dinar 0.394 | + 292% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Dinar 3.041) | Dinar 1.233 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (Dinar 1.518) | Dinar 0.774 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (Dinar 0.918) | Dinar 0.306 | + 200% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (Dinar 1.120) | Dinar 1.513 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (Dinar 5.840) | Dinar 9 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (Dinar 0.898) | Dinar 0.888 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (Dinar 0.715) | Dinar 0.436 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Canada is 17% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (Dinar 802) | Dinar 819 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (Dinar 637) | Dinar 339 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 184 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (Dinar 572) | Dinar 365 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (Dinar 417) | Dinar 284 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 75 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 12 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 159 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 26 | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Dinar 3.925) | Dinar 3.000 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.699 | + 205% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 24 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 42 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 40 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 75% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (Dinar 9,314) | Dinar 9,130 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (Dinar 0.443) | Dinar 0.191 | + 132% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 14 | + 111% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 16% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Dinar 3.019) | Dinar 2.000 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6.000 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 18 | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (Dinar 2.695) | Dinar 2.000 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (Dinar 1.796) | Dinar 1.892 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Dinar 1.795) | Dinar 2.817 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (Dinar 1.234) | Dinar 1.000 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (Dinar 1.007) | Dinar 1.633 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.678 | + 220% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 27 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 13 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 20 | + 197% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 44 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Dinar 4.120) | Dinar 10 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (Dinar 1.633) | Dinar 3.130 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Dinar 2.262) | Dinar 3.763 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (Dinar 224) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (Dinar 0.123) | Dinar 0.040 | + 208% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 33 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (Dinar 4.918) | Dinar 5.055 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,706 prices entered by 747 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 21% more expensive than in Bahrain
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