Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 61% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.594 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (Dinar 3.674) | Dinar 2.718 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (Dinar 2.394) | Dinar 1.169 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.01 (Dinar 0.841) | Dinar 0.601 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.71 (Dinar 1.597) | Dinar 1.080 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.19 (Dinar 1.451) | Dinar 0.394 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (Dinar 2.654) | Dinar 1.233 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 (Dinar 1.394) | Dinar 0.774 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.03 (Dinar 0.846) | Dinar 0.306 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.60 (Dinar 1.005) | Dinar 0.773 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dinar 5.140) | Dinar 6 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.10 (Dinar 0.865) | Dinar 0.888 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.95 (Dinar 0.824) | Dinar 0.436 | + 89% | |
| 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$2,735 (Dinar 764) | Dinar 563 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,124 (Dinar 593) | Dinar 391 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$221 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 83 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,779 (Dinar 497) | Dinar 365 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,401 (Dinar 392) | Dinar 284 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$126 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 75 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$441 (Dinar 123) | Dinar 95 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$208 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 26 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Dinar 4.020) | Dinar 3.000 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.413 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 17 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 35 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 33 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 74% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,938 (Dinar 8,645) | Dinar 9,130 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (Dinar 0.466) | Dinar 0.191 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 14 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (Dinar 3.535) | Dinar 2.000 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6.000 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 18 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Dinar 2.514) | Dinar 2.000 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (Dinar 1.909) | Dinar 1.892 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Dinar 1.787) | Dinar 2.817 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.94 (Dinar 1.381) | Dinar 1.000 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.44 (Dinar 0.961) | Dinar 1.633 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.678 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 9% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$65 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 23 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$170 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 20 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 21 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Dinar 4.093) | Dinar 10 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.37 (Dinar 1.500) | Dinar 2.123 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dinar 2.073) | Dinar 3.032 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (Dinar 211) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (Dinar 0.119) | Dinar 0.040 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 30 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (Dinar 4.662) | Dinar 2.238 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 41% more expensive than in Bahrain
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