Cost of living in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 63% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (R$ 61) | R$ 27 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.93 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.20 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.39 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.89 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.01 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.30 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.45 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (R$ 58) | R$ 44 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.01 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.91 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.21 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$955 (R$ 3,527) | R$ 4,158 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$660 (R$ 2,439) | R$ 2,378 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$91 (R$ 338) | R$ 599 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$676 (R$ 2,497) | R$ 3,034 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$507 (R$ 1,874) | R$ 1,738 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$84 (R$ 311) | R$ 348 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$40 (R$ 149) | R$ 83 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$401 (R$ 1,483) | R$ 1,744 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$133 (R$ 490) | R$ 635 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 (R$ 61) | R$ 13 | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$62 (R$ 231) | R$ 201 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (R$ 215) | R$ 191 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (R$ 425) | R$ 265 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$78 (R$ 288) | R$ 214 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,257 (R$ 104,355) | R$ 90,944 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$76 (R$ 279) | R$ 188 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 34 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 76% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Sherbrooke | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$100 (R$ 369) | R$ 120 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.26 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.47 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.84 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.16 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (R$ 79) | R$ 33 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sherbrooke | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (R$ 179) | R$ 75 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$18 (R$ 68) | R$ 61 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$128 (R$ 472) | R$ 126 | + 274% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$86 (R$ 318) | R$ 134 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 19 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.43 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$800 (R$ 2,954) | R$ 3,080 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (R$ 1.05) | R$ 1.17 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$25 (R$ 92) | R$ 108 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (R$ 43) | R$ 9 | + 391% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 129 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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