Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 202% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 160% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 160% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (R$ 104) | R$ 38 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (R$ 60) | R$ 31 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (R$ 43) | R$ 10 | + 337% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.82 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.76 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 41) | R$ 34 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$6 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.85 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.98 | + 295% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.49 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.65 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (R$ 91) | R$ 37 | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.74 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$4.01 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 506% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 506% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,614 (R$ 18,727) | R$ 2,404 | + 679% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,532 (R$ 14,335) | R$ 1,420 | + 909% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$121 (R$ 489) | R$ 250 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,848 (R$ 11,559) | R$ 1,698 | + 581% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,295 (R$ 9,318) | R$ 1,077 | + 765% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$108 (R$ 438) | R$ 279 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$80 (R$ 323) | R$ 85 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$422 (R$ 1,713) | R$ 2,104 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$220 (R$ 891) | R$ 602 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (R$ 58) | R$ 12 | + 395% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$37 (R$ 149) | R$ 14 | + 932% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$90 (R$ 365) | R$ 218 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (R$ 248) | R$ 163 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$139 (R$ 562) | R$ 332 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 (R$ 728) | R$ 286 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 122% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,926 (R$ 137,711) | R$ 72,761 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.79 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.90 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$117 (R$ 475) | R$ 161 | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (R$ 95) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 116% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (R$ 89) | R$ 79 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$142 (R$ 577) | R$ 217 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (R$ 43) | R$ 18 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.63 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.71 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.01 | + 275% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$47 (R$ 191) | R$ 41 | + 367% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 192% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (R$ 301) | R$ 66 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (R$ 137) | R$ 40 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$260 (R$ 1,055) | R$ 132 | + 699% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$135 (R$ 547) | R$ 104 | + 425% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$19 (R$ 79) | R$ 22 | + 267% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.74 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 34) | R$ 8 | + 347% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (R$ 3,142) | R$ 3,568 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (R$ 1.92) | R$ 0.81 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (R$ 250) | R$ 104 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$22 (R$ 91) | R$ 10 | + 825% | |
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TOTAL | + 202% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 574 prices entered by 62 different people.
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