Cost of living in Araraquara, Brazil vs Quebec City, Canada
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Araraquara (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$17 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.99 (C$1.13) | C$7 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.40 (C$0.77) | C$2.11 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.20 (C$1.17) | C$4.06 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.48 (C$1.24) | C$5.04 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (C$2.80) | C$10 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.03 (C$1.13) | C$4.27 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.81 (C$0.63) | C$2.04 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.92 (C$1.34) | C$3.32 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.37) | C$2.45 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (C$0.76) | C$2.11 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Araraquara (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,283 (C$515) | C$1,372 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,538 (C$347) | C$907 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 300 (C$68) | C$115 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,750 (C$395) | C$715 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,200 (C$271) | C$624 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$62 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (C$16) | C$43 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,266 (C$286) | C$463 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (C$113) | C$124 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$10 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (C$4.61) | C$26 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Araraquara (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 (C$40) | C$79 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 150 (C$34) | C$53 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 (C$79) | C$111 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (C$56) | C$132 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Araraquara (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,000 (C$21,205) | C$21,367 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.50 (C$1.02) | C$1.12 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 (C$44) | C$87 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Araraquara (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$7 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (C$11) | C$30 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (C$53) | C$126 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (C$5.04) | C$6 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.12) | C$3.54 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$3.41) | C$3.73 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.00 (C$1.13) | C$2.32 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.21 (C$0.72) | C$2.56 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (C$5.97) | C$21 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Araraquara (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 82 (C$19) | C$49 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (C$11) | C$24 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 300 (C$68) | C$123 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 124 (C$28) | C$88 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (C$3.27) | C$9 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (C$1.59) | C$4.41 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$2.23) | C$7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,000 (C$677) | C$580 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.30 (C$0.52) | C$0.28 | + 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (C$25) | C$46 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Araraquara (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,200 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$2,225 (R$ 9,864) in Araraquara.
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