Cost of living in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 194% | |||
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Food in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 194% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$11 (R$ 51) | R$ 20 | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R$ 50) | R$ 22 | + 123% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$13 (R$ 59) | R$ 9 | + 539% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.12 | + 163% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.91 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.21 | + 210% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.20 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.46 | + 246% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.82 | + 211% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$6 (R$ 29) | R$ 4.61 | + 528% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (R$ 90) | R$ 36 | + 148% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$1.52 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$0.84 (R$ 3.78) | R$ 3.42 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 200% | |||
Housing in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 200% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,473 (R$ 6,623) | R$ 1,618 | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,052 (R$ 4,732) | R$ 1,081 | + 338% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$134 (R$ 603) | R$ 369 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,123 (R$ 5,050) | R$ 1,425 | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$769 (R$ 3,458) | R$ 865 | + 300% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$100 (R$ 450) | R$ 493 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 (R$ 222) | R$ 113 | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$325 (R$ 1,460) | R$ 1,517 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (R$ 493) | R$ 413 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (R$ 63) | R$ 13 | + 401% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$35 (R$ 157) | R$ 10 | + 1529% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (R$ 292) | R$ 200 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$25 (R$ 112) | R$ 173 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$64 (R$ 287) | R$ 314 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$69 (R$ 310) | R$ 205 | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,827 (R$ 102,664) | R$ 63,667 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.33 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 4.09 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$77 (R$ 347) | R$ 167 | + 107% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Personal Care | + 115% | |||
Personal Care in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (R$ 46) | R$ 15 | + 210% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$38 (R$ 171) | R$ 49 | + 247% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 155 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 226% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.11 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.39 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.92 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.25 | + 208% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$1.00 (R$ 4.52) | R$ 4.70 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$35 (R$ 157) | R$ 26 | + 502% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (R$ 226) | R$ 89 | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$19 (R$ 85) | R$ 36 | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$34 (R$ 153) | R$ 130 | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$79 (R$ 357) | R$ 167 | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 236% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.75 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 257% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$410 (R$ 1,844) | R$ 2,650 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.76 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$32 (R$ 146) | R$ 121 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (R$ 63) | R$ 10 | + 560% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,824 (C$2,629) in Thunder Bay, Ontario to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,400 in Teresina.
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