Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 140% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 170% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$21 (R$ 91) | R$ 27 | 240% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 (R$ 43) | R$ 28 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | 313% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.33 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.23 | 210% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.45 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | 101% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.52 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | 205% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 (R$ 46) | R$ 15 | 201% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.23 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | 161% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$3.35 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.65 | 209% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$3.65 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.75 | 230% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$19 (R$ 83) | R$ 36 | 130% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$3.06 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | 89% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.28 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.21 | 204% |
| Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 237% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,867 (R$ 8,013) | R$ 2,196 | 265% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,478 (R$ 6,344) | R$ 1,615 | 293% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$266 (R$ 1,140) | R$ 473 | 141% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,060 (R$ 4,549) | R$ 2,053 | 122% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$963 (R$ 4,136) | R$ 1,133 | 265% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$215 (R$ 925) | R$ 248 | 273% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$77 (R$ 332) | R$ 85 | 292% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$655 (R$ 2,813) | R$ 1,944 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$175 (R$ 753) | R$ 419 | 80% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$15 (R$ 64) | R$ 23 | 182% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$31 (R$ 133) | R$ 17 | 674% |
| Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 132% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$73 (R$ 313) | R$ 172 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$98 (R$ 421) | R$ 169 | 149% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$121 (R$ 520) | R$ 289 | 80% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$164 (R$ 703) | R$ 234 | 201% |
| Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$28,797 (R$ 123,620) | R$ 76,119 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.38 (R$ 5.93) | R$ 4.01 | 48% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$63 (R$ 268) | R$ 224 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$39 (R$ 166) | R$ 47 | 250% |
| Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 128% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$13 (R$ 54) | R$ 13 | 318% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$23 (R$ 98) | R$ 55 | 77% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$96 (R$ 414) | R$ 184 | 125% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$9 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | 122% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$4.37 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | 61% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.59 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | 62% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$4.14 (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | 183% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.97 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.43 | 271% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$30 (R$ 129) | R$ 27 | 382% |
| Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 162% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Whitehorse (Canada) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$60 (R$ 256) | R$ 121 | 112% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$26 (R$ 110) | R$ 59 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$66 (R$ 282) | R$ 195 | 45% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$113 (R$ 484) | R$ 168 | 188% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$10 (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | 72% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.94 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | 125% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | 197% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$1,000 (R$ 4,293) | R$ 3,354 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$1.20 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 1.25 | 313% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$82 (R$ 354) | R$ 107 | 229% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$14 (R$ 60) | R$ 10 | 507% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 16,536 (C$3,852) in Whitehorse to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,900 in Santo André.