- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 18% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Dinar 5.014) | Dinar 4.068 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Dinar 2.818) | Dinar 2.668 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dinar 2.037) | Dinar 1.245 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (Dinar 0.688) | Dinar 0.785 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (Dinar 1.154) | Dinar 1.323 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.97 (Dinar 1.134) | Dinar 0.622 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Dinar 3.019) | Dinar 2.333 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.83 (Dinar 1.093) | Dinar 1.034 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (Dinar 0.681) | Dinar 0.474 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.50 (Dinar 1.000) | Dinar 1.078 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dinar 5.218) | Dinar 7 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.39 (Dinar 0.683) | Dinar 0.675 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (Dinar 0.644) | Dinar 0.371 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 25% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,131 (Dinar 608) | Dinar 576 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,659 (Dinar 473) | Dinar 363 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$156 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 57 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,641 (Dinar 468) | Dinar 354 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,183 (Dinar 338) | Dinar 214 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 26 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 11 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$472 (Dinar 135) | Dinar 144 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 46 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Dinar 3.350) | Dinar 3.767 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.663 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 9% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 18 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 21 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 33 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 31 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 66% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,939 (Dinar 6,545) | Dinar 6,233 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (Dinar 0.371) | Dinar 0.179 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 16 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 12% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dinar 2.814) | Dinar 1.870 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Dinar 5.937) | Dinar 7 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 12 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Dinar 2.378) | Dinar 2.222 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.90 (Dinar 1.399) | Dinar 1.994 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 (Dinar 1.580) | Dinar 2.129 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (Dinar 0.810) | Dinar 1.166 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.68 (Dinar 0.765) | Dinar 1.169 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.359 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 5% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 11 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 23 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 23 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Dinar 3.242) | Dinar 5.338 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 (Dinar 1.431) | Dinar 2.025 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dinar 2.004) | Dinar 2.918 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$600 (Dinar 171) | Dinar 191 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (Dinar 0.128) | Dinar 0.068 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 36 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dinar 3.944) | Dinar 1.967 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.28531
BHD
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,040 prices entered by 3,818 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 24% more expensive than in Bahrain
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