Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (R$ 77) | R$ 30 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R$ 48) | R$ 20 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.19 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.99 (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (R$ 49) | R$ 30 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.47 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.20 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.32 (R$ 15) | R$ 60 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (R$ 69) | R$ 120 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.56 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.15 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.00 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,394 (R$ 6,191) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$907 (R$ 4,026) | R$ 1,450 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$115 (R$ 510) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$771 (R$ 3,425) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$624 (R$ 2,772) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$62 (R$ 275) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$43 (R$ 192) | R$ 70 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$463 (R$ 2,056) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (R$ 551) | R$ 300 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (R$ 46) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (R$ 114) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (R$ 352) | R$ 80 | + 340% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (R$ 234) | R$ 60 | + 290% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (R$ 491) | R$ 500 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$132 (R$ 588) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 75% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,367 (R$ 94,879) | R$ 15,000 | + 533% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 4.46 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (R$ 388) | R$ 227 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (R$ 85) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (R$ 133) | R$ 50 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$126 (R$ 560) | R$ 300 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.54 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.73 (R$ 17) | R$ 36 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.32 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (R$ 93) | R$ 60 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (R$ 216) | R$ 200 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (R$ 107) | R$ 80 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (R$ 544) | R$ 300 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (R$ 393) | R$ 80 | + 391% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (R$ 42) | R$ 80 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.41 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.00 | + 499% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$580 (R$ 2,575) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (R$ 1.26) | R$ 0.50 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$46 (R$ 206) | R$ 300 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (R$ 49) | R$ 5.00 | + 881% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 222 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quebec City (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 26,468 (C$5,961) in Quebec City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 20,000 in Paulinia.
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