Cost of living in Canada compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 109% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (24KM) | 13KM | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (15KM) | 8KM | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (10KM) | 4.73KM | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (3.31KM) | 1.47KM | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (5.32KM) | 3.79KM | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.92 (5.37KM) | 2.15KM | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (14KM) | 8KM | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.86 (5.29KM) | 1.83KM | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.55 (3.49KM) | 1.08KM | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (4.50KM) | 1.12KM | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (24KM) | 11KM | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.31 (3.17KM) | 2.43KM | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 (2.96KM) | 1.13KM | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 186% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,260 (3,094KM) | 757KM | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,724 (2,361KM) | 529KM | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$164 (225KM) | 292KM | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,704 (2,333KM) | 507KM | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,209 (1,656KM) | 332KM | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (152KM) | 188KM | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (72KM) | 25KM | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$416 (570KM) | 619KM | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (215KM) | 177KM | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (15KM) | 10KM | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (32KM) | 7KM | + 370% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (95KM) | 110KM | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (71KM) | 70KM | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (154KM) | 153KM | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (190KM) | 167KM | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 81% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,291 (34,633KM) | 32,988KM | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (1.69KM) | 2.32KM | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$116 (159KM) | 51KM | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 76% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (15KM) | 8KM | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (29KM) | 12KM | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (111KM) | 44KM | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (10KM) | 3.94KM | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.00 (7KM) | 6KM | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (7KM) | 4.89KM | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.00 (4.11KM) | 2.35KM | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.36 (3.23KM) | 2.89KM | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (33KM) | 8KM | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 109% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (74KM) | 24KM | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (40KM) | 13KM | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$162 (222KM) | 45KM | + 389% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (135KM) | 44KM | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (16KM) | 7KM | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.86 (7KM) | 2.50KM | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (10KM) | 3.07KM | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$574 (786KM) | 937KM | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (0.54KM) | 0.29KM | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (79KM) | 57KM | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (20KM) | 5.60KM | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 108% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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