Cost of living in Canada compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 111% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (32KM) | 17KM | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (18KM) | 8KM | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (11KM) | 5.20KM | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.89 (4.30KM) | 1.75KM | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.68 (7KM) | 3.74KM | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.41 (7KM) | 3.32KM | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (14KM) | 14KM | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.39 (7KM) | 2.02KM | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.68 (3.99KM) | 1.81KM | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.62 (5.39KM) | 1.23KM | + 339% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (27KM) | 27KM | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.59 (3.85KM) | 2.45KM | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.69 (4.00KM) | 1.12KM | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 179% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,721 (4,046KM) | 1,508KM | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,112 (3,141KM) | 852KM | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$217 (323KM) | 335KM | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,781 (2,649KM) | 627KM | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,394 (2,074KM) | 450KM | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$143 (213KM) | 100KM | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$69 (103KM) | 32KM | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$389 (579KM) | 610KM | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$176 (262KM) | 248KM | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (17KM) | 32KM | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (39KM) | 10KM | + 291% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (112KM) | 77KM | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (73KM) | 93KM | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (171KM) | 140KM | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$145 (216KM) | 80KM | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 90% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,707 (41,205KM) | 37,000KM | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (2.71KM) | 3.33KM | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (166KM) | 50KM | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 76% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (15KM) | 9KM | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (35KM) | 30KM | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$107 (160KM) | 50KM | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (14KM) | 14KM | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.63 (8KM) | 7KM | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (9KM) | 3.87KM | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.26 (4.85KM) | 1.39KM | + 250% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.93 (4.35KM) | 2.35KM | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (43KM) | 15KM | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 76% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$71 (105KM) | 23KM | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (44KM) | 15KM | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$159 (237KM) | 31KM | + 654% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (153KM) | 64KM | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (20KM) | 15KM | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.05 (8KM) | 3.90KM | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (11KM) | 5.99KM | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$789 (1,173KM) | 924KM | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (0.64KM) | 0.80KM | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (97KM) | 56KM | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (26KM) | 6KM | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 109% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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