Cost of living in Calgary, Canada vs Paulinia, Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (R$ 73) | R$ 35 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.76 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.00 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (R$ 43) | R$ 30 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.38 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.53 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 60 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (R$ 84) | R$ 120 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.35 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.99 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.00 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,642 (R$ 6,927) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,533 (R$ 6,468) | R$ 1,450 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$259 (R$ 1,091) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,399 (R$ 5,901) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$988 (R$ 4,168) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$121 (R$ 511) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (R$ 275) | R$ 70 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$379 (R$ 1,598) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$282 (R$ 1,191) | R$ 300 | + 297% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (R$ 48) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (R$ 96) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (R$ 288) | R$ 80 | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (R$ 215) | R$ 60 | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 (R$ 431) | R$ 500 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (R$ 679) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,544 (R$ 99,296) | R$ 15,000 | + 562% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.98 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 4.46 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (R$ 446) | R$ 227 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$24 (R$ 100) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (R$ 87) | R$ 50 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$64 (R$ 270) | R$ 300 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (R$ 22) | R$ 36 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.65 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (R$ 121) | R$ 60 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (R$ 230) | R$ 200 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (R$ 135) | R$ 80 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$197 (R$ 833) | R$ 300 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (R$ 403) | R$ 80 | + 404% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (R$ 58) | R$ 80 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.60 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.00 | + 541% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$527 (R$ 2,221) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (R$ 2.13) | R$ 0.50 | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 (R$ 271) | R$ 300 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (R$ 67) | R$ 5.00 | + 1244% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 763 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4.218
BRL
/
CAD
Do you live in Paulinia? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 40% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 19% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 16% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Istanbul is 36% cheaper than in Amman
- Cost of living in London is 60% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 80% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Santiago is 66% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Paris is 737% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Aurangabad is 68% cheaper than in Jersey City, New Jersey
- Cost of living in Milan is 8% more expensive than in Riverside, California
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Itajuba (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Jose, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Edmonton (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ubatuba (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sao Joao del Rei (Brazil)
Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 31,461 (C$7,459) in Calgary to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 22,000 in Paulinia.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Caracas costs 3,000,000 Bs.S. (17 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Lausanne costs CHF 45,000 (23 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Greenville, South Carolina costs $550 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet 8 mbps, 1 month in Lima costs S/. 100 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Montevideo costs $U3,065 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Tampa, Florida costs $95 (about 2 hours ago)