Cost of living in Canada compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 75% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (31KM) | 27KM | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (17KM) | 10KM | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (11KM) | 5.51KM | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.96 (4.30KM) | 1.73KM | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.68 (7KM) | 3.74KM | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.45 (6KM) | 3.65KM | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (13KM) | 4.90KM | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.22 (6KM) | 1.93KM | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.79 (4.05KM) | 2.05KM | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.68 (5.34KM) | 1.00KM | + 434% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (26KM) | 34KM | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.60 (3.77KM) | 2.47KM | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.80 (4.06KM) | 1.18KM | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 219% 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$2,768 (4,017KM) | 1,275KM | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,145 (3,113KM) | 583KM | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$233 (338KM) | 176KM | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,777 (2,578KM) | 600KM | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,411 (2,048KM) | 450KM | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$144 (208KM) | 100KM | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (101KM) | 32KM | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$410 (595KM) | 610KM | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$185 (268KM) | 248KM | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (16KM) | 32KM | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (39KM) | 10KM | + 291% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 4% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (111KM) | 77KM | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (72KM) | 93KM | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (163KM) | 149KM | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (213KM) | 207KM | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 110% 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$27,630 (40,101KM) | 26,926KM | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.78 (2.59KM) | 3.18KM | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$114 (166KM) | 47KM | + 249% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 78% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (15KM) | 9KM | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (34KM) | 30KM | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$122 (178KM) | 50KM | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (13KM) | 14KM | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.67 (8KM) | 7KM | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 (8KM) | 3.87KM | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.27 (4.74KM) | 1.39KM | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.88 (4.18KM) | 2.35KM | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (42KM) | 15KM | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 66% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$69 (100KM) | 23KM | + 338% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (43KM) | 15KM | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$159 (231KM) | 31KM | + 637% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (148KM) | 64KM | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (19KM) | 15KM | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.04 (7KM) | 3.90KM | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (11KM) | 5.99KM | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$741 (1,076KM) | 924KM | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (0.61KM) | 0.80KM | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (86KM) | 47KM | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (26KM) | 6KM | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 110% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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