- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Brasília
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (C$13) | C$14 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.70) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.33 (C$1.31) | C$2.40 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (C$3.38) | C$4.13 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.52 (C$1.78) | C$2.54 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (C$2.50) | C$3.55 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.54 (C$1.39) | C$3.02 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.10 (C$2.01) | C$2.26 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.37) | C$2.18 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.06 (C$1.21) | C$1.87 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,344 (C$1,317) | C$1,186 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,193 (C$864) | C$982 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 554 (C$218) | C$104 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,876 (C$739) | C$919 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,201 (C$473) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 683 (C$269) | C$64 | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 101 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,815 (C$715) | C$393 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (C$163) | C$111 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 (C$79) | C$61 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 168 (C$66) | C$41 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 358 (C$141) | C$95 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 251 (C$99) | C$87 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,956 (C$35,436) | C$23,851 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.66 (C$1.44) | C$1.19 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 192 (C$76) | C$47 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (C$5.40) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (C$76) | C$85 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 (C$4.22) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.50) | C$2.88 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.86) | C$3.82 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (C$2.61) | C$3.16 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.89 (C$1.53) | C$2.53 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (C$11) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 107 (C$42) | C$45 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 123 (C$49) | C$84 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 184 (C$73) | C$89 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$3.32) | C$5.72 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$3.78) | C$5.43 | - 30% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,064 (C$1,207) | C$850 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.15 (C$0.45) | C$1.04 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 150 (C$59) | C$34 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$3.50) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,728 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,752
(R$ 9,525)
in Brasília.
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