- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Brasília
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 (C$12) | C$14 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (C$2.59) | C$6 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.47 (C$1.39) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (C$3.45) | C$4.08 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.57 (C$1.83) | C$2.62 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$2.72) | C$3.73 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.88 (C$1.55) | C$2.90 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.97 (C$1.99) | C$2.89 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.42) | C$2.31 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.95 (C$1.18) | C$1.76 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,371 (C$1,349) | C$1,186 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,386 (C$955) | C$982 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 563 (C$225) | C$117 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,900 (C$760) | C$919 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,193 (C$477) | C$695 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 811 (C$325) | C$64 | + 405% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,908 (C$764) | C$392 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 417 (C$167) | C$111 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 214 (C$86) | C$61 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 162 (C$65) | C$41 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 346 (C$138) | C$95 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 247 (C$99) | C$87 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 95,386 (C$38,165) | C$22,684 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.57 (C$1.43) | C$1.19 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (C$71) | C$47 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (C$5.55) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 55 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 203 (C$81) | C$85 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 13 (C$5.39) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.58) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.83) | C$3.90 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (C$2.57) | C$3.21 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.00 (C$1.60) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 110 (C$44) | C$43 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (C$21) | C$27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (C$56) | C$84 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 177 (C$71) | C$93 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$3.30) | C$5.44 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$3.90) | C$5.57 | - 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,097 (C$439) | C$141 | + 211% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 (C$0.47) | C$2.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 167 (C$67) | C$34 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$3.58) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,621 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,350
(R$ 8,372)
in Brasília.
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