Cost of living in Canada compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 62% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.594 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (Dinar 3.720) | Dinar 2.718 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (Dinar 2.445) | Dinar 1.169 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.10 (Dinar 0.871) | Dinar 0.601 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.67 (Dinar 1.590) | Dinar 1.080 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.37 (Dinar 1.507) | Dinar 0.394 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dinar 2.813) | Dinar 1.233 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.96 (Dinar 1.392) | Dinar 0.774 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.10 (Dinar 0.870) | Dinar 0.306 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.68 (Dinar 1.032) | Dinar 0.773 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dinar 5.175) | Dinar 6 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.09 (Dinar 0.867) | Dinar 0.888 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.84 (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 0.436 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 34% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,626 (Dinar 736) | Dinar 563 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,094 (Dinar 587) | Dinar 391 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$208 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 83 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,827 (Dinar 512) | Dinar 365 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,418 (Dinar 398) | Dinar 284 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$129 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 75 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$71 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$417 (Dinar 117) | Dinar 95 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$214 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 26 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (Dinar 4.141) | Dinar 3.000 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.413 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 17 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 35 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 33 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 73% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,405 (Dinar 8,807) | Dinar 9,130 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.65 (Dinar 0.462) | Dinar 0.191 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 14 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 23% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (Dinar 3.508) | Dinar 2.000 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6.000 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 18 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Dinar 2.529) | Dinar 2.000 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (Dinar 1.845) | Dinar 1.892 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Dinar 1.816) | Dinar 2.817 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.48 (Dinar 1.255) | Dinar 1.000 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.51 (Dinar 0.985) | Dinar 1.633 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.678 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Canada | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 23 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$165 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 20 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$115 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 21 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Dinar 4.089) | Dinar 10 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.45 (Dinar 1.529) | Dinar 2.123 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Dinar 2.122) | Dinar 3.032 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$736 (Dinar 206) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (Dinar 0.124) | Dinar 0.040 | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 46 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (Dinar 4.713) | Dinar 5.405 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,235 prices entered by 778 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 37% more expensive than in Bahrain
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