- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Brazil
- London, Ontario
- Cuiabá
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between London, Ontario (Canada) and Cuiabá (Brazil)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London, Ontario (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$13.56 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8.41 (R$ 16.74) | R$ 15 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$4.57 (R$ 9.09) | R$ 6.67 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.61 (R$ 5.20) | R$ 3.17 | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.92 (R$ 5.80) | R$ 3.50 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.28 (R$ 6.52) | R$ 3.50 | 86% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6.14 (R$ 12.22) | R$ 6.13 | 100% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.56 (R$ 5.09) | R$ 9.33 | 45% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.00 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 5.17 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$3.21 (R$ 6.38) | R$ 6.33 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17.33 (R$ 34) | R$ 38 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.34 (R$ 4.65) | R$ 4.33 | 7% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.50 (R$ 2.98) | R$ 3 | 1% |
| Housing | 26% | ||
| Housing in London, Ontario (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,086 (R$ 2,160) | R$ 1,520 | 42% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$204 (R$ 405) | R$ 333 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$44 (R$ 87) | R$ 145 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$564 (R$ 1,123) | R$ 2,567 | 56% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$175 (R$ 348) | R$ 333 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7.00 (R$ 13.92) | R$ 12.50 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | 244% |
| Clothes | 54% | ||
| Clothes in London, Ontario (Canada) is 54% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$46 (R$ 91) | R$ 213 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$40 (R$ 80) | R$ 197 | 59% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$93 (R$ 184) | R$ 350 | 47% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$82 (R$ 163) | R$ 193 | 15% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in London, Ontario (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,178 (R$ 48,110) | R$ 47,667 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (R$ 2.56) | R$ 2.97 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$78 (R$ 154) | R$ 126 | 23% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$24 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | 68% |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in London, Ontario (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$10.00 (R$ 19.89) | R$ 24 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7.00 (R$ 13.93) | R$ 37 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.93 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 8.67 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.71 (R$ 9.37) | R$ 15 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.00 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 3.83 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.04 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 3.10 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | 181% |
| Entertainment | 12% | ||
| Entertainment in London, Ontario (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$36 (R$ 72) | R$ 62 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (R$ 43) | R$ 31 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$70 (R$ 139) | R$ 150 | 8% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$83 (R$ 165) | R$ 140 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$6.46 (R$ 12.86) | R$ 18.33 | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.83 (R$ 9.62) | R$ 12.50 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$4.79 (R$ 9.52) | R$ 6 | 59% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$145 (R$ 289) | R$ 800 | 64% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1 | 35% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$47 (R$ 94) | R$ 135 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$10.07 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.17 | 288% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 614 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2013.
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Cost of living in London, Ontario (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Cuiabá (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 3,367
(C$1,692)
in London, Ontario
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
R$ 3,125
in Cuiabá.