Cost of living in Bauru (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bauru (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (C$9) | C$23 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (C$8) | C$13 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (C$2.42) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.76 (C$1.19) | C$2.41 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (C$2.87) | C$4.70 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (C$1.70) | C$3.95 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 33 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (C$2.69) | C$4.85 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.61 (C$1.15) | C$3.95 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.53 (C$1.39) | C$3.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$2.12) | C$2.68 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 7 (C$1.73) | C$2.16 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Bauru (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,404 (C$602) | C$2,300 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,420 (C$356) | C$1,599 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 250 (C$63) | C$120 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,698 (C$425) | C$1,347 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,077 (C$270) | C$985 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 279 (C$70) | C$69 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (C$21) | C$60 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,104 (C$527) | C$311 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 602 (C$151) | C$140 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$2.92) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (C$3.61) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bauru (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 218 (C$55) | C$70 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 163 (C$41) | C$41 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 (C$83) | C$105 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 286 (C$72) | C$120 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bauru (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,761 (C$18,219) | C$24,609 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.90 (C$1.48) | C$1.69 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 161 (C$40) | C$60 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bauru (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (C$5.80) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 79 (C$20) | C$22 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (C$54) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (C$4.41) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.26) | C$4.17 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$4.08) | C$4.59 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (C$2.00) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.01 (C$1.00) | C$3.02 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 41 (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bauru (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (C$17) | C$61 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 132 (C$33) | C$118 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 104 (C$26) | C$97 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (C$5.39) | C$12 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (C$2.79) | C$4.71 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$1.88) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,568 (C$893) | C$647 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.81 (C$0.20) | C$0.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 104 (C$26) | C$38 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (C$2.47) | C$13 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 165 prices entered by 17 different people.
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