Cost of living in Araraquara, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Araraquara (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.99 (C$1.13) | C$5.78 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.40 (C$0.77) | C$1.98 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.20 (C$1.18) | C$4.18 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.48 (C$1.24) | C$3.04 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (C$2.81) | C$10 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.03 (C$1.14) | C$4.24 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.81 (C$0.64) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.92 (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.38) | C$2.48 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (C$0.76) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Araraquara (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,283 (C$517) | C$2,136 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,538 (C$348) | C$1,241 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 300 (C$68) | C$133 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,750 (C$396) | C$1,120 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,200 (C$272) | C$806 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,266 (C$287) | C$311 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (C$113) | C$97 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 20 (C$4.62) | C$25 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Araraquara (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 (C$40) | C$60 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 150 (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 (C$79) | C$98 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (C$57) | C$117 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Araraquara (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 94,000 (C$21,280) | C$22,942 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.50 (C$1.02) | C$1.39 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 (C$44) | C$67 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Araraquara (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (C$53) | C$77 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (C$5.06) | C$6 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.13) | C$3.85 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$3.43) | C$4.28 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.00 (C$1.13) | C$3.11 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.21 (C$0.73) | C$2.46 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (C$6.00) | C$20 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Araraquara (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 82 (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 300 (C$68) | C$117 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 124 (C$28) | C$96 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (C$3.28) | C$9 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (C$1.59) | C$5.42 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$2.24) | C$7 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,000 (C$679) | C$647 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.30 (C$0.52) | C$0.83 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (C$25) | C$35 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Araraquara (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,105 (R$ 13,715) in Araraquara.
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