- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (22KM) | 14KM | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (12KM) | 7KM | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (9KM) | 4.36KM | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 (3.15KM) | 1.48KM | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.11 (5.26KM) | 4.38KM | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.05 (5.18KM) | 2.39KM | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (14KM) | 7KM | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (4.76KM) | 1.76KM | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.35 (3.00KM) | 1.01KM | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.54 (4.52KM) | 1.22KM | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (24KM) | 13KM | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (3.07KM) | 2.45KM | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (2.97KM) | 1.02KM | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 166% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,124 (2,718KM) | 864KM | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,652 (2,114KM) | 495KM | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$163 (208KM) | 255KM | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,651 (2,112KM) | 522KM | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,200 (1,536KM) | 350KM | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$107 (136KM) | 185KM | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (68KM) | 28KM | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$481 (616KM) | 697KM | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (198KM) | 226KM | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (14KM) | 10KM | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (30KM) | 7KM | + 340% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 9% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (91KM) | 104KM | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (73KM) | 63KM | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (149KM) | 127KM | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (175KM) | 160KM | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 75% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,619 (28,943KM) | 27,421KM | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.25 (1.60KM) | 1.96KM | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (142KM) | 51KM | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 118% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (13KM) | 7KM | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (26KM) | 8KM | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (127KM) | 36KM | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (10KM) | 4.80KM | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.93 (6KM) | 5.92KM | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.61 (7KM) | 4.54KM | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.92 (3.74KM) | 1.70KM | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.87 (3.68KM) | 2.71KM | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (32KM) | 8KM | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 90% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (68KM) | 27KM | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (35KM) | 12KM | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$156 (200KM) | 30KM | + 565% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (123KM) | 50KM | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (15KM) | 5.91KM | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.86 (6KM) | 2.43KM | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (9KM) | 2.81KM | + 217% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$589 (754KM) | 1,180KM | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.34 (0.43KM) | 0.21KM | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (77KM) | 57KM | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (17KM) | 5.40KM | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 99% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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