Cost of living in Goiânia, Brazil vs Montreal, Canada
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Goiânia (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (C$6) | C$18 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$5.83) | C$11 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (C$1.53) | C$7 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.49 (C$0.83) | C$2.47 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.70) | C$4.38 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.83 (C$1.15) | C$5.24 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (C$3.49) | C$10 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.78 (C$1.37) | C$4.25 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.09 (C$0.97) | C$3.05 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.03 (C$0.96) | C$2.85 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (C$1.69) | C$2.11 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.34 (C$0.79) | C$2.26 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Goiânia (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,954 (C$464) | C$1,834 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,619 (C$384) | C$1,223 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 529 (C$125) | C$119 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,667 (C$396) | C$1,405 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 848 (C$201) | C$895 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 366 (C$87) | C$80 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (C$23) | C$38 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,741 (C$413) | C$392 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (C$111) | C$137 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (C$5.14) | C$9 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (C$3.33) | C$19 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Goiânia (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 173 (C$41) | C$62 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 196 (C$47) | C$44 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 355 (C$84) | C$120 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (C$58) | C$126 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Goiânia (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,063 (C$15,917) | C$24,308 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (C$1.03) | C$1.17 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 211 (C$50) | C$88 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (C$9) | C$36 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Goiânia (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$3.47) | C$11 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (C$7) | C$14 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 250 (C$59) | C$130 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (C$4.20) | C$9 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$2.52) | C$5.43 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$3.72) | C$5.13 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.58 (C$1.09) | C$3.31 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.55 (C$0.84) | C$2.94 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Goiânia (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (C$23) | C$49 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 207 (C$49) | C$145 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 257 (C$61) | C$90 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (C$5.92) | C$13 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$2.39) | C$4.33 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$2.46) | C$7 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,057 (C$725) | C$697 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.39 (C$0.33) | C$0.37 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 270 (C$64) | C$55 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$1.96) | C$12 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Goiânia (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,200 in Montreal you would need to make just about C$2,564 (R$ 10,805) in Goiânia.
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