Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (R$ 105) | R$ 37 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (R$ 63) | R$ 35 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (R$ 47) | R$ 11 | + 308% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.20 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.36 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.71 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.61 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (R$ 53) | R$ 24 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.06 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.89 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (R$ 91) | R$ 48 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.32 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.52 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 187% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,862 (R$ 11,919) | R$ 3,864 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,408 (R$ 10,027) | R$ 2,584 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$243 (R$ 1,010) | R$ 702 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,059 (R$ 8,572) | R$ 2,994 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,630 (R$ 6,786) | R$ 1,871 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$121 (R$ 506) | R$ 505 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (R$ 293) | R$ 97 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$366 (R$ 1,525) | R$ 1,856 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (R$ 799) | R$ 652 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (R$ 62) | R$ 30 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (R$ 128) | R$ 22 | + 491% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$86 (R$ 358) | R$ 268 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$62 (R$ 258) | R$ 267 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$139 (R$ 579) | R$ 405 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$163 (R$ 681) | R$ 319 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,441 (R$ 135,090) | R$ 119,340 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.90 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$113 (R$ 471) | R$ 243 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R$ 46) | R$ 23 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (R$ 113) | R$ 47 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$116 (R$ 481) | R$ 283 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.92 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.89 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.53 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (R$ 132) | R$ 56 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (R$ 306) | R$ 116 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (R$ 138) | R$ 59 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$169 (R$ 704) | R$ 210 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$139 (R$ 577) | R$ 234 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (R$ 63) | R$ 33 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.62 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$732 (R$ 3,047) | R$ 3,571 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.51 (R$ 2.13) | R$ 1.39 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (R$ 243) | R$ 141 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (R$ 77) | R$ 12 | + 530% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 108% more expensive than in Brazil
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