Cost of living in Bauru (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Bauru (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$2.22) | C$5.78 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.42 (C$1.21) | C$1.97 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (C$3.02) | C$4.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.61 (C$1.54) | C$3.89 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 40 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (C$2.52) | C$4.59 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.18 (C$1.42) | C$3.65 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.61 (C$1.54) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$2.13) | C$2.55 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 11 (C$2.94) | C$2.11 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Bauru (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,406 (C$660) | C$2,291 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,964 (C$539) | C$1,332 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 257 (C$71) | C$124 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,387 (C$654) | C$1,235 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,650 (C$452) | C$875 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 251 (C$69) | C$68 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 107 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,258 (C$619) | C$311 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 861 (C$236) | C$140 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 7 (C$1.85) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (C$3.47) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bauru (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 192 (C$53) | C$57 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 196 (C$54) | C$41 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (C$96) | C$105 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 210 (C$58) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bauru (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,731 (C$18,021) | C$22,942 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.08 (C$1.39) | C$1.66 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 160 (C$44) | C$67 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Bauru (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$4.29) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 219 (C$60) | C$77 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (C$4.17) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$3.42) | C$4.17 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (C$4.85) | C$4.59 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 10 (C$2.62) | C$3.11 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.80 (C$1.59) | C$2.78 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 66 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bauru (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bauru | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 67 (C$18) | C$53 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 26 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 161 (C$44) | C$135 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 96 (C$26) | C$96 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (C$5.84) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$2.80) | C$4.71 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (C$2.02) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,229 (C$885) | C$647 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.86 (C$0.23) | C$0.24 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 82 (C$22) | C$37 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$2.50) | C$11 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 113 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2023.
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