Cost of living in Canada compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 67% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (31KM) | 19KM | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (18KM) | 12KM | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (12KM) | 7KM | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.10 (4.13KM) | 2.19KM | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.67 (8KM) | 4.81KM | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.37 (7KM) | 4.89KM | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (13KM) | 13KM | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.96 (7KM) | 2.64KM | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.10 (4.13KM) | 1.88KM | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.68 (4.90KM) | 1.92KM | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (25KM) | 22KM | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.09 (4.11KM) | 2.94KM | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.84 (3.78KM) | 1.55KM | + 144% | |
| 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$2,626 (3,493KM) | 940KM | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,094 (2,785KM) | 631KM | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$208 (277KM) | 302KM | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,827 (2,431KM) | 639KM | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,418 (1,886KM) | 450KM | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$129 (171KM) | 196KM | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$71 (94KM) | 34KM | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$417 (554KM) | 580KM | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$214 (285KM) | 390KM | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (20KM) | 11KM | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (38KM) | 11KM | + 235% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 10% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (105KM) | 141KM | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (77KM) | 79KM | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (165KM) | 185KM | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (196KM) | 206KM | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 56% 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$31,405 (41,774KM) | 25,000KM | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (2.19KM) | 2.81KM | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 (139KM) | 73KM | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 54% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (17KM) | 30KM | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (33KM) | 11KM | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (158KM) | 50KM | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (12KM) | 5.70KM | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (9KM) | 8KM | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (9KM) | 6KM | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.48 (5.95KM) | 2.38KM | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.56 (4.74KM) | 6KM | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (39KM) | 11KM | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 72% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (87KM) | 39KM | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (42KM) | 19KM | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$165 (220KM) | 43KM | + 407% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$115 (153KM) | 81KM | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (19KM) | 10KM | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.45 (7KM) | 3.60KM | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (10KM) | 4.62KM | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$736 (979KM) | 924KM | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (0.59KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 (85KM) | 57KM | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (22KM) | 7KM | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 78% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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