Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (R$ 90) | R$ 33 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (R$ 49) | R$ 32 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.06 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.39 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.83 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.40 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.64 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.01 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.13 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.85 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.97 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (R$ 74) | R$ 45 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.57 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.56 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,622 (R$ 10,340) | R$ 3,304 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,103 (R$ 8,292) | R$ 2,204 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$206 (R$ 812) | R$ 567 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,834 (R$ 7,233) | R$ 2,590 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,443 (R$ 5,688) | R$ 1,591 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (R$ 505) | R$ 493 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$68 (R$ 267) | R$ 85 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 (R$ 1,635) | R$ 2,069 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$184 (R$ 726) | R$ 595 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (R$ 107) | R$ 18 | + 486% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (R$ 296) | R$ 241 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (R$ 218) | R$ 226 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (R$ 466) | R$ 366 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$152 (R$ 598) | R$ 263 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,967 (R$ 114,213) | R$ 104,390 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (R$ 437) | R$ 225 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (R$ 93) | R$ 49 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (R$ 390) | R$ 242 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (R$ 36) | R$ 18 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.56 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.78 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.45 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.16 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.79 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (R$ 115) | R$ 51 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (R$ 290) | R$ 99 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (R$ 117) | R$ 57 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$143 (R$ 565) | R$ 201 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$114 (R$ 450) | R$ 195 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (R$ 54) | R$ 28 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.28 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$877 (R$ 3,458) | R$ 4,213 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (R$ 1.81) | R$ 1.09 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (R$ 266) | R$ 117 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (R$ 70) | R$ 13 | + 460% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 100% more expensive than in Brazil
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