Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 9 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (Dinar 3.486) | Dinar 2.500 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Dinar 2.306) | Dinar 2.050 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 (Dinar 0.864) | Dinar 0.792 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.77 (Dinar 1.395) | Dinar 2.580 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.50 (Dinar 1.315) | Dinar 0.995 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (Dinar 2.558) | Dinar 2.140 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (Dinar 1.238) | Dinar 1.295 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.80 (Dinar 0.818) | Dinar 0.400 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.66 (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 3.026 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dinar 5.275) | Dinar 8 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.58 (Dinar 0.754) | Dinar 0.800 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.83 (Dinar 0.827) | Dinar 0.200 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 33% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,768 (Dinar 809) | Dinar 363 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,148 (Dinar 628) | Dinar 332 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$227 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 40 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,791 (Dinar 523) | Dinar 383 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,407 (Dinar 411) | Dinar 224 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$151 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 70 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 30 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$410 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 119 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$173 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 22 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Dinar 3.505) | Dinar 1.902 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.457 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 18 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 55 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 33 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 91% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,565 (Dinar 8,053) | Dinar 10,500 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.78 (Dinar 0.520) | Dinar 0.300 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$113 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 10 | + 241% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Dinar 3.131) | Dinar 2.154 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 15 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Dinar 2.639) | Dinar 3.000 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.80 (Dinar 1.693) | Dinar 2.285 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.73 (Dinar 1.675) | Dinar 1.672 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.36 (Dinar 0.982) | Dinar 1.351 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (Dinar 0.858) | Dinar 1.522 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 1.745 | + 405% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 9% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$70 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 13 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6.000 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$160 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 26 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 13 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Dinar 3.812) | Dinar 6.000 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (Dinar 1.480) | Dinar 2.500 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Dinar 2.209) | Dinar 3.000 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$741 (Dinar 217) | Dinar 191 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (Dinar 0.123) | Dinar 0.193 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 19 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (Dinar 5.175) | Dinar 1.433 | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 25% more expensive than in Bahrain
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