Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belém | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (C$8) | C$12 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (C$2.33) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.73 (C$1.39) | C$2.09 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (C$2.99) | C$4.37 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (C$1.59) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (C$5.05) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (C$2.93) | C$4.85 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (C$1.56) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 8 (C$1.83) | C$3.64 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (C$11) | C$21 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (C$2.15) | C$2.77 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.68 (C$0.89) | C$2.11 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belém | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,265 (C$1,033) | C$2,417 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,109 (C$753) | C$1,456 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 441 (C$107) | C$120 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,643 (C$882) | C$1,347 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,048 (C$496) | C$985 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 327 (C$79) | C$69 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (C$22) | C$63 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,705 (C$413) | C$311 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 702 (C$170) | C$140 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (C$5.70) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (C$3.23) | C$23 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belém | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 286 (C$69) | C$57 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 219 (C$53) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (C$74) | C$105 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (C$59) | C$117 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belém | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,900 (C$21,285) | C$24,609 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (C$1.37) | C$1.65 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 185 (C$45) | C$60 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belém | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$3.81) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 175 (C$42) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (C$3.32) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$2.43) | C$4.17 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.32) | C$4.59 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.95 (C$1.20) | C$3.11 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.79 (C$1.16) | C$3.02 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belém | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 70 (C$17) | C$55 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (C$14) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 163 (C$39) | C$135 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 165 (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (C$5.19) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (C$3.31) | C$4.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$2.53) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,080 (C$746) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.09 (C$0.26) | C$0.24 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 145 (C$35) | C$37 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$2.15) | C$13 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 250 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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