Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 156% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (R$ 83) | R$ 28 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R$ 49) | R$ 27 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.23 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.89 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.80 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.60 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 43) | R$ 18 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.89 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.51 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.56 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.84 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (R$ 80) | R$ 38 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.39 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 197% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,077 (R$ 9,333) | R$ 3,099 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,569 (R$ 7,048) | R$ 1,821 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$171 (R$ 770) | R$ 493 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,601 (R$ 7,193) | R$ 2,082 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,097 (R$ 4,927) | R$ 1,295 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (R$ 499) | R$ 364 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (R$ 241) | R$ 79 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$365 (R$ 1,641) | R$ 1,687 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$165 (R$ 741) | R$ 468 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (R$ 50) | R$ 23 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (R$ 102) | R$ 17 | + 502% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (R$ 335) | R$ 213 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (R$ 216) | R$ 194 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (R$ 493) | R$ 327 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (R$ 614) | R$ 248 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,020 (R$ 112,403) | R$ 88,098 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.10 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 4.47 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (R$ 490) | R$ 224 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (R$ 74) | R$ 41 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$85 (R$ 383) | R$ 218 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.07 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.41 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.19 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.96 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.70 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.10 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (R$ 113) | R$ 43 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (R$ 246) | R$ 94 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (R$ 127) | R$ 53 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (R$ 662) | R$ 224 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (R$ 426) | R$ 183 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (R$ 55) | R$ 25 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.89 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 232% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$572 (R$ 2,571) | R$ 3,564 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.52 (R$ 2.33) | R$ 1.27 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (R$ 258) | R$ 117 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (R$ 65) | R$ 10 | + 542% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 120% more expensive than in Brazil
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