Cost of living in Canada compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 140% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (R$ 105) | R$ 37 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (R$ 64) | R$ 36 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (R$ 47) | R$ 12 | + 308% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.02 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.46 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.63 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.83 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (R$ 58) | R$ 25 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.94 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.05 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (R$ 97) | R$ 46 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.34 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.60 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.46 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 191% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,815 (R$ 11,937) | R$ 3,965 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,379 (R$ 10,086) | R$ 2,569 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$261 (R$ 1,105) | R$ 753 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,122 (R$ 9,000) | R$ 2,928 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,660 (R$ 7,041) | R$ 1,928 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (R$ 556) | R$ 551 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (R$ 297) | R$ 96 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 (R$ 1,761) | R$ 1,817 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$201 (R$ 852) | R$ 632 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (R$ 76) | R$ 30 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (R$ 132) | R$ 21 | + 518% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$92 (R$ 390) | R$ 265 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$64 (R$ 269) | R$ 272 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (R$ 572) | R$ 395 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$162 (R$ 689) | R$ 320 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$34,739 (R$ 147,307) | R$ 114,865 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.98 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (R$ 453) | R$ 242 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (R$ 141) | R$ 45 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$160 (R$ 677) | R$ 279 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (R$ 43) | R$ 24 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.46 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.53 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.72 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$34 (R$ 143) | R$ 57 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Canada | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$75 (R$ 317) | R$ 114 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$35 (R$ 147) | R$ 59 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$158 (R$ 671) | R$ 209 | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 (R$ 583) | R$ 238 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (R$ 63) | R$ 32 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.68 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 206% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$679 (R$ 2,880) | R$ 3,422 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.60 (R$ 2.56) | R$ 1.28 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (R$ 238) | R$ 140 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (R$ 81) | R$ 12 | + 565% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 111% more expensive than in Brazil
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