Cost of living in Montreal (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 112% | |||
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| Food in Montreal (Canada) is 112% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montreal | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (R$ 81) | R$ 29 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.20 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.38 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.98 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 39) | R$ 36 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.30 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.69 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.87 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (R$ 62) | R$ 42 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.58 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.00 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Montreal (Canada) is 117% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montreal | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,422 (R$ 9,280) | R$ 3,219 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,747 (R$ 6,694) | R$ 2,351 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$136 (R$ 521) | R$ 499 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,456 (R$ 5,577) | R$ 3,492 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,071 (R$ 4,105) | R$ 1,932 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$127 (R$ 487) | R$ 807 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$59 (R$ 227) | R$ 63 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$409 (R$ 1,567) | R$ 2,211 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$225 (R$ 864) | R$ 561 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (R$ 50) | R$ 26 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (R$ 89) | R$ 17 | + 429% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Montreal (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montreal | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (R$ 326) | R$ 195 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (R$ 194) | R$ 219 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (R$ 447) | R$ 356 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$156 (R$ 596) | R$ 266 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Montreal (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montreal | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,776 (R$ 117,923) | R$ 92,762 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.69 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$92 (R$ 352) | R$ 314 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (R$ 90) | R$ 32 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Montreal (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montreal | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R$ 41) | R$ 18 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (R$ 75) | R$ 66 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$165 (R$ 634) | R$ 171 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.63 (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.61 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.09 (R$ 16) | R$ 2.87 | + 447% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (R$ 127) | R$ 69 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Montreal (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Montreal | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$69 (R$ 264) | R$ 98 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (R$ 114) | R$ 55 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$201 (R$ 771) | R$ 144 | + 435% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (R$ 388) | R$ 180 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (R$ 57) | R$ 28 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.88 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$722 (R$ 2,765) | R$ 3,329 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (R$ 1.60) | R$ 1.22 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$44 (R$ 170) | R$ 144 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (R$ 58) | R$ 9 | + 513% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 874 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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