Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Halifax (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (R$ 76) | R$ 35 | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R$ 48) | R$ 20 | + 139% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 153% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.86 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.14 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.77 (R$ 16) | R$ 60 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (R$ 82) | R$ 120 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.73 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.00 | + 148% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,812 (R$ 7,779) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,293 (R$ 5,551) | R$ 1,450 | + 283% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 (R$ 762) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 (R$ 6,599) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,006 (R$ 4,318) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (R$ 497) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (R$ 205) | R$ 70 | + 193% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$419 (R$ 1,799) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (R$ 664) | R$ 300 | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (R$ 42) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (R$ 88) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 121% | |||
Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 121% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (R$ 291) | R$ 80 | + 264% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (R$ 223) | R$ 60 | + 272% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (R$ 562) | R$ 500 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (R$ 689) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 61% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,484 (R$ 100,809) | R$ 15,000 | + 572% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 4.46 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (R$ 341) | R$ 227 | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (R$ 85) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (R$ 51) | R$ 20 | + 153% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (R$ 82) | R$ 50 | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (R$ 423) | R$ 300 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.44 (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (R$ 24) | R$ 36 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.87 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (R$ 102) | R$ 60 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (R$ 228) | R$ 200 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (R$ 112) | R$ 80 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$92 (R$ 394) | R$ 300 | + 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (R$ 384) | R$ 80 | + 380% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (R$ 44) | R$ 80 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.00 | + 533% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 (R$ 2,474) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (R$ 1.72) | R$ 0.50 | + 243% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (R$ 231) | R$ 300 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (R$ 73) | R$ 5.00 | + 1361% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 33,161 (C$7,725) in Halifax to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 25,000 in Paulinia.
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