Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahamas and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 37.4% lower than in Bahamas (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 37.4% lower than in Bahamas | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 37.5% lower than in Bahamas | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 45.3% lower than in Bahamas | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 31.1% lower than in Bahamas | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 97.1% higher than in Bahamas | |
Restaurants | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
$42.50 (C$58.41) |
$18.19 (C$25.00) |
-57.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
$150.00 (C$206.17) |
$72.76 (C$100.00) |
-51.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
$12.00 (C$16.49) |
$10.91 (C$15.00) |
-9.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
$5.00 (C$6.87) |
$5.82 (C$8.00) |
+16.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$8.00 (C$11.00) |
$5.82 (C$8.00) |
-27.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
$5.55 (C$7.63) |
$3.87 (C$5.32) |
-30.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
$2.75 (C$3.78) |
$2.12 (C$2.92) |
-22.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
$1.69 (C$2.33) |
$1.73 (C$2.37) |
+1.9 % |
Markets | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
$4.21 (C$5.79) |
$2.24 (C$3.07) |
-46.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
$4.64 (C$6.37) |
$2.43 (C$3.34) |
-47.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
$2.59 (C$3.56) |
$1.66 (C$2.29) |
-35.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
$8.36 (C$11.49) |
$3.57 (C$4.91) |
-57.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$4.66 (C$6.40) |
$5.01 (C$6.89) |
+7.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
$5.59 (C$7.68) |
$5.48 (C$7.54) |
-1.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
$7.97 (C$10.95) |
$6.92 (C$9.51) |
-13.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.32 (C$4.57) |
$1.88 (C$2.59) |
-43.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.79 (C$2.46) |
$0.66 (C$0.91) |
-62.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.32 (C$3.19) |
$1.77 (C$2.44) |
-23.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$4.06 (C$5.57) |
$1.86 (C$2.56) |
-54.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.70 (C$2.33) |
$1.21 (C$1.67) |
-28.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.88 (C$2.59) |
$1.17 (C$1.61) |
-37.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
$4.22 (C$5.80) |
$2.65 (C$3.64) |
-37.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
$2.41 (C$3.31) |
$1.79 (C$2.46) |
-25.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
$30.00 (C$41.23) |
$13.10 (C$18.00) |
-56.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
$4.45 (C$6.11) |
$2.95 (C$4.05) |
-33.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$4.00 (C$5.50) |
$3.29 (C$4.52) |
-17.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
$15.00 (C$20.62) |
$14.55 (C$20.00) |
-3.0 % |
Transportation | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$2.50 (C$3.44) |
$2.55 (C$3.50) |
+1.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
$150.00 (C$206.17) |
$74.21 (C$102.00) |
-50.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
$8.00 (C$11.00) |
$3.27 (C$4.50) |
-59.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
$4.83 (C$6.64) |
$2.46 (C$3.38) |
-49.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
$75.00 (C$103.08) |
$27.65 (C$38.00) |
-63.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
$1.47 (C$2.02) |
$1.14 (C$1.56) |
-22.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
$37,500.00 (C$51,541.88) |
$28,796.97 (C$39,580.00) |
-23.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
$41,625.00 (C$57,211.48) |
$19,867.17 (C$27,306.43) |
-52.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
$284.72 (C$391.33) |
$153.23 (C$210.61) |
-46.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
$65.89 (C$90.57) |
$43.58 (C$59.90) |
-33.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
$92.42 (C$127.02) |
$61.69 (C$84.79) |
-33.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
$116.86 (C$160.61) |
$42.39 (C$58.26) |
-63.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
$42.45 (C$58.35) |
$20.44 (C$28.09) |
-51.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
$15.50 (C$21.30) |
$11.57 (C$15.91) |
-25.3 % |
Childcare | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
$853.99 (C$1,173.76) |
$775.60 (C$1,066.02) |
-9.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
$15,125.00 (C$20,788.56) |
$14,757.54 (C$20,283.50) |
-2.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
$60.00 (C$82.47) |
$55.67 (C$76.51) |
-7.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
$76.67 (C$105.37) |
$41.42 (C$56.93) |
-46.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
$117.14 (C$161.01) |
$89.09 (C$122.45) |
-23.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
$123.33 (C$169.52) |
$106.79 (C$146.78) |
-13.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$1,195.56 (C$1,643.23) |
$1,326.09 (C$1,822.64) |
+10.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$1,317.50 (C$1,810.84) |
$1,164.33 (C$1,600.31) |
-11.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$3,995.71 (C$5,491.91) |
$2,091.60 (C$2,874.80) |
-47.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$3,735.00 (C$5,133.57) |
$1,815.45 (C$2,495.25) |
-51.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
$389.35 (C$535.14) |
$446.27 (C$613.38) |
+14.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
$303.82 (C$417.59) |
$363.92 (C$500.18) |
+19.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bahamas Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
$2,447.81 (C$3,364.39) |
$3,018.69 (C$4,149.05) |
+23.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.80 | 5.05 | -25.7 % |
| Last update: | 4 May 2026 | 21 May 2026 | |
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