Cost of living in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$11 (R$ 47) | R$ 30 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$13 (R$ 55) | R$ 30 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.91 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.20 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$6 (R$ 27) | R$ 60 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (R$ 84) | R$ 120 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$1.52 (R$ 6) | R$ 6.00 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$0.84 (R$ 3.54) | R$ 3.00 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,473 (R$ 6,204) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,052 (R$ 4,433) | R$ 1,450 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$134 (R$ 565) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,123 (R$ 4,731) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$769 (R$ 3,239) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$100 (R$ 421) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 (R$ 208) | R$ 70 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$325 (R$ 1,368) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (R$ 461) | R$ 300 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (R$ 59) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$35 (R$ 147) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (R$ 274) | R$ 80 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$25 (R$ 105) | R$ 60 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$64 (R$ 269) | R$ 500 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$69 (R$ 291) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,827 (R$ 96,178) | R$ 15,000 | + 541% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.33 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.46 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$77 (R$ 325) | R$ 227 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$38 (R$ 160) | R$ 50 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 300 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.11 (R$ 13) | R$ 27 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.39 (R$ 14) | R$ 36 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.92 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.00 (R$ 4.23) | R$ 13 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$35 (R$ 147) | R$ 60 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (R$ 212) | R$ 200 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$19 (R$ 79) | R$ 80 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$34 (R$ 143) | R$ 300 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$79 (R$ 335) | R$ 80 | + 318% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (R$ 31) | R$ 80 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.75 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.00 | + 384% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$410 (R$ 1,727) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$32 (R$ 137) | R$ 300 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (R$ 59) | R$ 5.00 | + 1075% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 84 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 20,654 (C$4,902) in Thunder Bay, Ontario to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 17,000 in Paulinia.
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