Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 118% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil)
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 122% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (R$ 96) | R$ 34 | + 182% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (R$ 48) | R$ 37 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 216% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.88 | + 191% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.80 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.66 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 161% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.30 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.51 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.73 | + 182% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.54 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (R$ 76) | R$ 54 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.81 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.48 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.92 | + 237% | |
Housing | + 213% | |||
Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 213% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,123 (R$ 15,673) | R$ 4,141 | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,974 (R$ 11,306) | R$ 2,587 | + 337% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$169 (R$ 642) | R$ 752 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,453 (R$ 9,323) | R$ 2,408 | + 287% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,976 (R$ 7,510) | R$ 1,739 | + 332% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$77 (R$ 293) | R$ 671 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 (R$ 315) | R$ 107 | + 193% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$403 (R$ 1,531) | R$ 2,359 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$246 (R$ 934) | R$ 560 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (R$ 41) | R$ 36 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (R$ 119) | R$ 17 | + 599% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (R$ 318) | R$ 201 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (R$ 203) | R$ 151 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (R$ 470) | R$ 292 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$154 (R$ 584) | R$ 276 | + 112% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,804 (R$ 113,294) | R$ 83,764 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$2.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (R$ 479) | R$ 202 | + 138% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (R$ 84) | R$ 106 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 108% | |||
Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 108% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (R$ 47) | R$ 17 | + 168% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (R$ 95) | R$ 55 | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$172 (R$ 655) | R$ 295 | + 122% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 150% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.71 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 120% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.20 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 105% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.93 | + 130% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (R$ 93) | R$ 52 | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 82% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Vancouver | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$83 (R$ 314) | R$ 102 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (R$ 127) | R$ 47 | + 168% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$357 (R$ 1,358) | R$ 100 | + 1257% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$114 (R$ 432) | R$ 184 | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (R$ 49) | R$ 33 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.24 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 134% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 182% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$529 (R$ 2,011) | R$ 2,850 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (R$ 1.37) | R$ 1.36 | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (R$ 252) | R$ 143 | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (R$ 59) | R$ 8 | + 639% | |
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TOTAL | + 118% |

These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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