Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Dinar 5.091) | Dinar 3.692 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Dinar 3.056) | Dinar 3.280 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dinar 2.005) | Dinar 0.903 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.38 (Dinar 0.683) | Dinar 0.550 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (Dinar 1.112) | Dinar 1.025 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.84 (Dinar 1.102) | Dinar 0.427 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dinar 2.933) | Dinar 3.690 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.79 (Dinar 1.086) | Dinar 0.910 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (Dinar 0.685) | Dinar 0.352 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.31 (Dinar 0.949) | Dinar 2.060 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dinar 5.137) | Dinar 7 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.33 (Dinar 0.667) | Dinar 0.889 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (Dinar 0.584) | Dinar 0.379 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 17% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,164 (Dinar 620) | Dinar 508 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,608 (Dinar 461) | Dinar 353 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 77 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,612 (Dinar 462) | Dinar 348 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,095 (Dinar 314) | Dinar 237 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$108 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 87 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 11 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$424 (Dinar 122) | Dinar 103 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$161 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 47 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dinar 3.111) | Dinar 3.076 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 1.932 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 23 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 18 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 40 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$136 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 47 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 119% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,941 (Dinar 7,151) | Dinar 5,478 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (Dinar 0.356) | Dinar 0.200 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 11 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Dinar 3.025) | Dinar 2.082 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.094 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$88 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 17 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Dinar 2.186) | Dinar 2.222 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.03 (Dinar 1.442) | Dinar 2.285 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.03 (Dinar 1.441) | Dinar 1.757 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.99 (Dinar 0.856) | Dinar 1.198 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.31 (Dinar 0.663) | Dinar 1.684 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.415 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 19% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 14 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 24 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 31 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Dinar 3.275) | Dinar 5.320 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.87 (Dinar 1.396) | Dinar 2.151 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dinar 2.040) | Dinar 3.622 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$562 (Dinar 161) | Dinar 191 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (Dinar 0.112) | Dinar 0.193 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 31 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dinar 4.122) | Dinar 2.040 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,370 prices entered by 2,131 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 18% more expensive than in Bahrain
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