Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Brazil is 1.92 times less expensive as compared to Canada.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Brazil and Canada. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Brazil and Canada.
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Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,150 BRL (430 USD) | 2,300 CAD (1,679 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 4,800 BRL (960 USD) | 4,200 CAD (3,066 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,600 BRL (320 USD) | 1,600 CAD (1,168 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,800 BRL (560 USD) | 2,200 CAD (1,606 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 8.96 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission | 4.5 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.5 to 1.5 % | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Brazil is 3.26 times less expensive than Canada.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 3,000 BRL (600 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 183 BRL (36.60 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 82.49% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Brazil costs 6.08 times less compared to Canada.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 106.94 BRL (21.39 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 78.31 BRL (15.66 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 61.92% less in Brazil compared to Canada.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 8.03 BRL (1.61 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 5.53 BRL (1.11 USD) | 1.50 CAD (1.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 3.81 BRL (0.76 USD) | 1 CAD (0.73 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 4.10 BRL (0.82 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 11.60 BRL (2.32 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 45 BRL (9 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 17.78 BRL (3.56 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
In Brazil, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.02 times more expensive than the cost in Canada.
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 21.61% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Apples (1 KG) | 10.61 BRL (2.12 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 5.41 BRL (1.08 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 7.68 BRL (1.54 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 5.84 BRL (1.17 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 6 BRL (1.20 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 9.50 BRL (1.90 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.94 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 35 BRL (7 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 10.04 BRL (2.01 USD) | 3.50 CAD (2.55 USD) |
Soft Drink | 6.30 BRL (1.26 USD) | 2.50 CAD (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 11.50 BRL (2.30 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 39.21% less in Brazil compared to Canada.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 45 BRL (9 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 25 BRL (5 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 5.66 BRL (1.13 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 11.89 BRL (2.38 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 22 BRL (4.40 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 55 BRL (11 USD) | 35 CAD (25.55 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.89 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 244 BRL (48.80 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 5.50 BRL (1.10 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 600 BRL (120 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 5.40 BRL (1.08 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 7.24 BRL (1.45 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5 BRL (1 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 3 BRL (0.60 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.91 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 130,000 BRL (26,000 USD) | 30,000 CAD (21,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 1,200 BRL (240 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 8 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 5.65 BRL (1.13 USD) | 1.60 CAD (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 21.30 BRL (4.26 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 10 BRL 2 USD | 20 CAD 14.60 USD |
You would have to pay 1.19 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Brazil compared to that of Canada.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Doctor Visit | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Eye Exam | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Vaccinations | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.97 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 5,000 BRL (1,000 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 400 BRL (80 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Haircuts | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 75 CAD (54.75 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 15 BRL (3 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 7 BRL (1.40 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.91 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Summer Dress | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 800 BRL (160 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Socks For Men | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 20 BRL (4 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 350 BRL (70 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.58 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Children's Jeans | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) | 1,200 CAD (876 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 2,200 BRL (440 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 BRL (200 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.89 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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PreSchool Fees | 2,722.22 BRL (544.44 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 15,000 BRL (3,000 USD) | 1,500 CAD (1,095 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 20,000 BRL (4,000 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Private School Fees | 40,000 BRL (8,000 USD) | 10,000 CAD (7,300 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 25,000 BRL (5,000 USD) | 7,000 CAD (5,110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 60,000 BRL (12,000 USD) | 15,000 CAD (10,950 USD) |
After School Activities | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Special Education Services | 300 BRL (60 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Tutoring | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
School Supplies | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.18 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Gym Membership | 135.32 BRL (27.06 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Bowling | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Mini Golf | 50 BRL (10 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Video Games | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Streaming Services | 30 BRL (6 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 30 CAD (21.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 500 BRL (100 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.69 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Language Classes | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 400 CAD (292 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Art Classes | 100 BRL (20 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 60 BRL (12 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 80 BRL (16 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 70 BRL (14 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 40 BRL (8 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 4.03 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 5,600 BRL (1,120 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 4,200 BRL (840 USD) | 4,000 CAD (2,920 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 44 BRL per hour (8.80 USD) | 0.53 CAD per hour (0.39 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 11 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 49 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) | 75,000 CAD (54,750 USD) |
If you lived in Brazil, you would earn 21.15 times less salary as compared to Canada.
Indicators | Brazil | Canada |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 250 BRL (50 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 200 BRL (40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 150 BRL (30 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 120 BRL (24 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.40 times less in Brazil, as compared to Canada.
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