Cost of living in Canada compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Canada is 74% 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 | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (18KM) | 12KM | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (12KM) | 6KM | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.00 (4.07KM) | 2.26KM | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.66 (8KM) | 4.81KM | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.19 (7KM) | 4.34KM | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (13KM) | 12KM | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.01 (7KM) | 2.56KM | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.05 (4.14KM) | 1.76KM | + 135% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.60 (4.89KM) | 2.08KM | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (25KM) | 20KM | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.10 (4.21KM) | 3.01KM | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.93 (3.98KM) | 1.71KM | + 132% | |
Housing | + 175% | |||
Housing in Canada is 175% 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$2,735 (3,718KM) | 1,016KM | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,124 (2,887KM) | 661KM | + 337% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$221 (300KM) | 302KM | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,779 (2,418KM) | 705KM | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,401 (1,905KM) | 487KM | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$126 (172KM) | 196KM | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (99KM) | 30KM | + 232% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$441 (600KM) | 580KM | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$208 (283KM) | 455KM | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (20KM) | 11KM | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (39KM) | 12KM | + 218% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 13% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (108KM) | 156KM | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (77KM) | 79KM | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (166KM) | 211KM | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (203KM) | 206KM | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 76% 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$30,938 (42,056KM) | 25,000KM | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (2.28KM) | 2.63KM | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (143KM) | 62KM | + 130% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 69% 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) | 27KM | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (39KM) | 10KM | + 295% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (155KM) | 50KM | + 209% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (12KM) | 5.70KM | + 114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (9KM) | 8KM | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (9KM) | 6KM | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.94 (7KM) | 2.35KM | + 186% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.44 (4.68KM) | 6KM | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (42KM) | 11KM | + 269% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 73% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Canada | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$65 (88KM) | 39KM | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (43KM) | 19KM | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$170 (231KM) | 45KM | + 411% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (153KM) | 81KM | + 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (20KM) | 10KM | + 110% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.37 (7KM) | 3.79KM | + 93% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (10KM) | 4.10KM | + 146% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (1,026KM) | 924KM | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (0.58KM) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (85KM) | 57KM | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (23KM) | 7KM | + 236% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 87% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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