Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 112% | |||
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Food in Canada is 112% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (R$ 88) | R$ 36 | + 143% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (R$ 53) | R$ 35 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 245% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.17 | + 135% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 162% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (R$ 41) | R$ 24 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.86 | + 155% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (R$ 78) | R$ 44 | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.50 | + 112% | |
Housing | + 161% | |||
Housing in Canada is 161% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (R$ 10,700) | R$ 3,821 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (R$ 8,500) | R$ 2,416 | + 252% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (R$ 887) | R$ 673 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (R$ 7,638) | R$ 2,756 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (R$ 5,560) | R$ 1,661 | + 235% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (R$ 475) | R$ 557 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (R$ 241) | R$ 90 | + 169% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (R$ 1,485) | R$ 1,914 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (R$ 789) | R$ 655 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (R$ 110) | R$ 21 | + 421% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (R$ 298) | R$ 253 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (R$ 210) | R$ 262 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (R$ 545) | R$ 411 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (R$ 643) | R$ 321 | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (R$ 124,262) | R$ 110,768 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 5.65 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (R$ 392) | R$ 241 | + 62% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (R$ 89) | R$ 48 | + 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (R$ 381) | R$ 275 | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.39 | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (R$ 114) | R$ 59 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (R$ 251) | R$ 109 | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (R$ 115) | R$ 62 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (R$ 802) | R$ 251 | + 219% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (R$ 479) | R$ 224 | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (R$ 55) | R$ 30 | + 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 163% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (R$ 2,994) | R$ 4,068 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (R$ 1.65) | R$ 1.11 | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (R$ 248) | R$ 135 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (R$ 66) | R$ 11 | + 482% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,067 prices entered by 2,546 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 83% more expensive than in Brazil
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