Cost of living in Bauru, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Bauru (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (C$5.24) | C$20 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$5.47) | C$10 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.91 (C$1.34) | C$5.78 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.41 (C$0.78) | C$1.98 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.61) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (C$0.91) | C$3.04 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (C$3.29) | C$10 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.72 (C$1.07) | C$4.24 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.01 (C$0.68) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.84 (C$0.87) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.47) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.57 (C$0.58) | C$1.93 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Bauru (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,136 (C$486) | C$2,136 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,088 (C$248) | C$1,241 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 257 (C$59) | C$133 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,009 (C$230) | C$1,120 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 634 (C$144) | C$806 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 251 (C$57) | C$66 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 68 (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,845 (C$420) | C$311 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 402 (C$92) | C$97 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$3.59) | C$10 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (C$2.92) | C$25 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Bauru (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 (C$46) | C$60 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 122 (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 339 (C$77) | C$98 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (C$59) | C$117 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Bauru (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,172 (C$14,831) | C$22,935 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.89 (C$0.88) | C$1.39 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 172 (C$39) | C$67 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Bauru (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (C$4.52) | C$8 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 66 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (C$53) | C$77 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (C$3.33) | C$6 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$2.30) | C$3.85 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$2.84) | C$4.28 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.04 (C$1.15) | C$3.11 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.81 (C$0.64) | C$2.46 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (C$5.54) | C$20 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Bauru (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (C$18) | C$52 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 29 (C$7) | C$26 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 116 (C$26) | C$117 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 103 (C$23) | C$96 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$4.13) | C$9 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$1.76) | C$5.42 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (C$1.67) | C$7 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,254 (C$741) | C$647 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.07 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 72 (C$16) | C$35 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$1.81) | C$11 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2021.
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