Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (R$ 84) | R$ 36 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (R$ 46) | R$ 34 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.95 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.85 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.31 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.92 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.89 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (R$ 64) | R$ 44 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.86 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.96 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.87 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 153% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,742 (R$ 10,007) | R$ 3,723 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,158 (R$ 7,877) | R$ 2,495 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$198 (R$ 722) | R$ 593 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,764 (R$ 6,440) | R$ 2,633 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,448 (R$ 5,285) | R$ 1,689 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (R$ 478) | R$ 510 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (R$ 270) | R$ 89 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (R$ 1,650) | R$ 2,004 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (R$ 699) | R$ 633 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (R$ 56) | R$ 29 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (R$ 106) | R$ 21 | + 406% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (R$ 284) | R$ 249 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (R$ 203) | R$ 247 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (R$ 429) | R$ 413 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$145 (R$ 530) | R$ 309 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,440 (R$ 111,098) | R$ 116,686 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.69 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.54 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (R$ 400) | R$ 228 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (R$ 113) | R$ 44 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (R$ 350) | R$ 263 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.21 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.14 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.38 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (R$ 112) | R$ 56 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (R$ 239) | R$ 112 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (R$ 114) | R$ 67 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (R$ 464) | R$ 203 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (R$ 392) | R$ 199 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (R$ 54) | R$ 29 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.15 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (R$ 2,823) | R$ 4,141 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (R$ 1.55) | R$ 1.29 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (R$ 228) | R$ 126 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (R$ 62) | R$ 11 | + 446% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.650
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,157 prices entered by 2,465 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 74% more expensive than in Brazil
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