Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 129% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (R$ 74) | R$ 29 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R$ 42) | R$ 26 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.43 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.50 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.84 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.26 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.67 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (R$ 68) | R$ 37 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.42 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 181% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,267 (R$ 8,855) | R$ 3,254 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,763 (R$ 6,887) | R$ 1,902 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$175 (R$ 685) | R$ 481 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,750 (R$ 6,836) | R$ 1,964 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,262 (R$ 4,929) | R$ 1,290 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (R$ 452) | R$ 330 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (R$ 211) | R$ 77 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$383 (R$ 1,497) | R$ 1,514 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$168 (R$ 658) | R$ 437 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (R$ 44) | R$ 24 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (R$ 92) | R$ 17 | + 440% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (R$ 270) | R$ 217 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (R$ 196) | R$ 180 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (R$ 438) | R$ 311 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (R$ 571) | R$ 239 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,811 (R$ 100,826) | R$ 87,740 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 4.28 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 (R$ 461) | R$ 211 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (R$ 83) | R$ 41 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (R$ 309) | R$ 235 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.21 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.36 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.69 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.49 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.85 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (R$ 97) | R$ 39 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (R$ 213) | R$ 99 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (R$ 115) | R$ 52 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 (R$ 636) | R$ 236 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (R$ 376) | R$ 181 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (R$ 47) | R$ 25 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.91 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$565 (R$ 2,205) | R$ 3,124 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (R$ 1.54) | R$ 1.32 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (R$ 224) | R$ 114 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (R$ 56) | R$ 10 | + 440% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,590 prices entered by 2,820 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 102% more expensive than in Brazil
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