Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 20% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (Dinar 5.530) | Dinar 2.834 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Dinar 3.243) | Dinar 3.201 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dinar 1.985) | Dinar 1.448 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (Dinar 0.721) | Dinar 0.635 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.84 (Dinar 1.140) | Dinar 1.129 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.54 (Dinar 1.347) | Dinar 0.426 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dinar 2.824) | Dinar 3.214 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 (Dinar 1.158) | Dinar 0.910 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.71 (Dinar 0.804) | Dinar 0.400 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.12 (Dinar 0.925) | Dinar 2.060 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (Dinar 5.187) | Dinar 5.311 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.27 (Dinar 0.674) | Dinar 1.000 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 (Dinar 0.662) | Dinar 0.316 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 19% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,284 (Dinar 678) | Dinar 392 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,757 (Dinar 521) | Dinar 332 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$174 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 203 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,727 (Dinar 512) | Dinar 383 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,260 (Dinar 374) | Dinar 224 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 70 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 9 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$372 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 119 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$161 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 22 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dinar 3.237) | Dinar 1.902 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.457 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 15 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 18 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 26 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 33 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 112% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,346 (Dinar 7,521) | Dinar 8,375 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (Dinar 0.334) | Dinar 0.234 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 9 | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Dinar 3.271) | Dinar 2.154 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (Dinar 4.838) | Dinar 7 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 15 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Dinar 2.448) | Dinar 3.000 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.06 (Dinar 1.501) | Dinar 2.285 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.52 (Dinar 1.638) | Dinar 1.672 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.21 (Dinar 0.952) | Dinar 1.351 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.62 (Dinar 0.778) | Dinar 1.522 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.230 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 13 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$159 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 26 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$92 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 13 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Dinar 3.728) | Dinar 6.000 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.80 (Dinar 1.423) | Dinar 1.432 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dinar 2.223) | Dinar 3.000 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$567 (Dinar 168) | Dinar 191 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (Dinar 0.125) | Dinar 0.193 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 26 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dinar 4.294) | Dinar 2.290 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,190 prices entered by 1,245 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain
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