Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (R$ 84) | R$ 36 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (R$ 47) | R$ 35 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.04 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.51 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.72 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.13 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.01 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.75 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.59 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.92 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (R$ 66) | R$ 44 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.07 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.95 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 143% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,750 (R$ 9,943) | R$ 3,752 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,146 (R$ 7,759) | R$ 2,474 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$216 (R$ 781) | R$ 622 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,787 (R$ 6,461) | R$ 2,712 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,420 (R$ 5,132) | R$ 1,673 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 (R$ 430) | R$ 613 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (R$ 264) | R$ 91 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (R$ 1,635) | R$ 1,945 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$218 (R$ 788) | R$ 659 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (R$ 51) | R$ 30 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (R$ 103) | R$ 21 | + 389% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (R$ 283) | R$ 258 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (R$ 205) | R$ 251 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 (R$ 436) | R$ 403 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (R$ 539) | R$ 313 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,938 (R$ 111,852) | R$ 117,955 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.48 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (R$ 379) | R$ 233 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$28 (R$ 103) | R$ 44 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (R$ 411) | R$ 257 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.97 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.51 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.33 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (R$ 112) | R$ 55 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$65 (R$ 234) | R$ 111 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (R$ 114) | R$ 64 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 (R$ 590) | R$ 239 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 (R$ 405) | R$ 199 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.35 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$771 (R$ 2,788) | R$ 4,422 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (R$ 1.54) | R$ 1.26 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (R$ 225) | R$ 131 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (R$ 60) | R$ 11 | + 438% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.615
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,065 prices entered by 2,533 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 74% more expensive than in Brazil
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