Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (R$ 79) | R$ 30 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (R$ 45) | R$ 31 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.81 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.40 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.56 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.36 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.18 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.85 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.85 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.67 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.60 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (R$ 70) | R$ 42 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.63 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.79 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 209% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,897 (R$ 10,903) | R$ 2,838 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,260 (R$ 8,505) | R$ 2,012 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$238 (R$ 897) | R$ 581 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,855 (R$ 6,983) | R$ 2,248 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,490 (R$ 5,606) | R$ 1,500 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$147 (R$ 553) | R$ 431 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (R$ 273) | R$ 84 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$411 (R$ 1,548) | R$ 2,018 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$183 (R$ 688) | R$ 585 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (R$ 45) | R$ 26 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (R$ 101) | R$ 19 | + 434% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (R$ 276) | R$ 242 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (R$ 188) | R$ 221 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (R$ 432) | R$ 347 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (R$ 552) | R$ 265 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,873 (R$ 101,138) | R$ 99,515 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.68 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$120 (R$ 451) | R$ 221 | + 104% | |
| 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$10 (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (R$ 78) | R$ 50 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$166 (R$ 623) | R$ 242 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.53 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.70 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.39 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.13 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.60 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (R$ 110) | R$ 48 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (R$ 252) | R$ 92 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (R$ 112) | R$ 54 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (R$ 576) | R$ 189 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (R$ 389) | R$ 188 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (R$ 48) | R$ 26 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.07 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$781 (R$ 2,940) | R$ 4,028 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (R$ 1.42) | R$ 1.36 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (R$ 234) | R$ 122 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (R$ 65) | R$ 12 | + 432% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,071 prices entered by 2,815 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 99% more expensive than in Brazil
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