Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (R$ 103) | R$ 38 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (R$ 61) | R$ 38 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.94 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.64 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.60 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.86 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (R$ 50) | R$ 27 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.37 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.89 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.92 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (R$ 92) | R$ 49 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.42 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.26 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.49 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 201% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,220 (R$ 13,050) | R$ 4,056 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,670 (R$ 10,820) | R$ 2,670 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (R$ 1,011) | R$ 704 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,285 (R$ 9,262) | R$ 2,998 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,899 (R$ 7,697) | R$ 1,942 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$122 (R$ 492) | R$ 553 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (R$ 294) | R$ 89 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$363 (R$ 1,470) | R$ 1,854 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$206 (R$ 833) | R$ 638 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (R$ 73) | R$ 33 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (R$ 127) | R$ 22 | + 482% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (R$ 341) | R$ 287 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (R$ 246) | R$ 270 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (R$ 552) | R$ 415 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$170 (R$ 689) | R$ 330 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,165 (R$ 134,406) | R$ 116,717 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.61 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (R$ 445) | R$ 248 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (R$ 99) | R$ 51 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$151 (R$ 613) | R$ 303 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (R$ 47) | R$ 24 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (R$ 31) | R$ 14 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.08 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.20 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.76 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 (R$ 145) | R$ 61 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$70 (R$ 285) | R$ 114 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (R$ 140) | R$ 61 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$190 (R$ 770) | R$ 237 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$127 (R$ 513) | R$ 237 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (R$ 67) | R$ 32 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.87 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$713 (R$ 2,890) | R$ 3,732 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (R$ 1.81) | R$ 1.58 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (R$ 245) | R$ 139 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$20 (R$ 82) | R$ 15 | + 446% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,475 prices entered by 1,679 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 98% more expensive than in Brazil
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