Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (R$ 68) | R$ 29 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.32 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.82 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.92 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.73 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.84 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.05 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.55 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (R$ 65) | R$ 39 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.39 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 163% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,277 (R$ 8,457) | R$ 3,296 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,736 (R$ 6,449) | R$ 1,888 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$171 (R$ 634) | R$ 542 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,769 (R$ 6,569) | R$ 1,933 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,225 (R$ 4,550) | R$ 1,290 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$115 (R$ 427) | R$ 342 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (R$ 199) | R$ 77 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$404 (R$ 1,501) | R$ 1,494 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$160 (R$ 596) | R$ 436 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (R$ 87) | R$ 17 | + 428% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (R$ 255) | R$ 199 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (R$ 191) | R$ 171 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (R$ 418) | R$ 305 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$142 (R$ 527) | R$ 242 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,444 (R$ 94,507) | R$ 89,176 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 4.40 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$117 (R$ 436) | R$ 209 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R$ 40) | R$ 18 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (R$ 73) | R$ 42 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (R$ 281) | R$ 247 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.11 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.16 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.25 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.37 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.66 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (R$ 91) | R$ 38 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (R$ 200) | R$ 102 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (R$ 108) | R$ 52 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$164 (R$ 611) | R$ 223 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (R$ 370) | R$ 175 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$574 (R$ 2,133) | R$ 2,981 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (R$ 1.49) | R$ 1.16 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (R$ 213) | R$ 112 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (R$ 54) | R$ 10 | + 433% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Brazil
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