- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 24% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (Dinar 5.086) | Dinar 3.874 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Dinar 2.865) | Dinar 2.688 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dinar 2.075) | Dinar 1.207 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 (Dinar 0.715) | Dinar 0.742 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.10 (Dinar 1.193) | Dinar 1.341 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.96 (Dinar 1.153) | Dinar 0.652 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Dinar 3.073) | Dinar 2.143 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (Dinar 1.084) | Dinar 1.047 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.32 (Dinar 0.677) | Dinar 0.413 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 (Dinar 1.038) | Dinar 0.975 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dinar 5.293) | Dinar 7 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (Dinar 0.701) | Dinar 0.608 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (Dinar 0.675) | Dinar 0.383 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 30% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,119 (Dinar 617) | Dinar 563 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (Dinar 478) | Dinar 369 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 53 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,623 (Dinar 473) | Dinar 345 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,165 (Dinar 339) | Dinar 206 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 19 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 11 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$487 (Dinar 142) | Dinar 148 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 46 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dinar 3.349) | Dinar 3.401 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.500 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 5% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 19 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 20 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 32 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 29 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 69% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,777 (Dinar 6,636) | Dinar 6,487 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 (Dinar 0.375) | Dinar 0.179 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 16 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 20% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dinar 2.898) | Dinar 1.756 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 13 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Dinar 2.426) | Dinar 2.667 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.98 (Dinar 1.452) | Dinar 1.625 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 (Dinar 1.620) | Dinar 1.914 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (Dinar 0.826) | Dinar 1.100 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.75 (Dinar 0.801) | Dinar 1.317 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.417 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 10% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 10 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 36 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 20 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (Dinar 3.389) | Dinar 5.791 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (Dinar 1.438) | Dinar 2.000 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dinar 2.046) | Dinar 3.001 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$594 (Dinar 173) | Dinar 191 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (Dinar 0.120) | Dinar 0.055 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 36 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dinar 4.015) | Dinar 1.843 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.29134
BHD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,944 prices entered by 3,977 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 29% more expensive than in Bahrain
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