- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 90% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (21KM) | 14KM | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (12KM) | 7KM | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (9KM) | 4.27KM | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (2.97KM) | 1.47KM | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.06 (4.96KM) | 4.10KM | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.00 (4.88KM) | 2.11KM | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (13KM) | 7KM | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.78 (4.62KM) | 1.78KM | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.38 (2.90KM) | 1.03KM | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.52 (4.30KM) | 1.20KM | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (22KM) | 13KM | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (2.93KM) | 2.45KM | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (2.78KM) | 1.00KM | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 164% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,123 (2,591KM) | 840KM | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,638 (1,999KM) | 477KM | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (191KM) | 242KM | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,641 (2,003KM) | 512KM | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,181 (1,442KM) | 341KM | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (124KM) | 174KM | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (65KM) | 27KM | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$485 (591KM) | 734KM | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (189KM) | 200KM | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (14KM) | 10KM | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (29KM) | 6KM | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 8% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (88KM) | 102KM | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (71KM) | 61KM | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (140KM) | 127KM | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (170KM) | 159KM | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 67% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,848 (27,883KM) | 28,222KM | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (1.58KM) | 2.10KM | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (134KM) | 50KM | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 109% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (12KM) | 7KM | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (26KM) | 8KM | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$100 (122KM) | 36KM | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (10KM) | 4.45KM | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.90 (5.98KM) | 5.80KM | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.55 (7KM) | 4.78KM | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.82 (3.44KM) | 1.78KM | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.73 (3.33KM) | 2.75KM | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (31KM) | 7KM | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 98% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (66KM) | 23KM | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (33KM) | 12KM | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$144 (176KM) | 35KM | + 403% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (120KM) | 48KM | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (14KM) | 5.73KM | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.00 (6KM) | 2.42KM | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (9KM) | 3.00KM | + 188% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$597 (728KM) | 1,170KM | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (0.57KM) | 0.20KM | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (76KM) | 55KM | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (17KM) | 5.35KM | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 95% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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