- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Brasília
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (C$13) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.55) | C$5.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (C$1.23) | C$2.17 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$2.66) | C$4.84 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.52 (C$1.69) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.70 (C$2.14) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.79 (C$1.42) | C$3.31 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.73 (C$1.77) | C$3.07 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (C$16) | C$16 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.34) | C$2.51 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.15 (C$1.18) | C$2.07 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,588 (C$1,344) | C$1,576 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,258 (C$846) | C$1,122 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 595 (C$223) | C$109 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,214 (C$829) | C$1,019 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,249 (C$468) | C$774 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 682 (C$256) | C$66 | + 284% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (C$33) | C$40 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,570 (C$588) | C$377 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 440 (C$165) | C$98 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$23 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 195 (C$73) | C$59 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 149 (C$56) | C$40 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 (C$120) | C$93 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 248 (C$93) | C$92 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,067 (C$32,613) | C$22,749 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.96 (C$1.48) | C$1.26 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 (C$72) | C$65 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (C$19) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 245 (C$92) | C$96 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 (C$4.54) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.39) | C$3.72 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.60) | C$2.83 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.51 (C$2.07) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.37 (C$1.26) | C$2.46 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 106 (C$40) | C$46 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 171 (C$64) | C$101 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (C$71) | C$87 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$2.98) | C$5.53 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (C$4.02) | C$5.67 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,723 (C$1,020) | C$549 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (C$0.36) | C$1.04 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 161 (C$60) | C$35 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$3.36) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,612 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,767
(R$ 10,055)
in Brasília.
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