Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (C$11) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$2.28) | C$5.84 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.24 (C$0.98) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$2.25) | C$4.48 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.95 (C$1.80) | C$3.04 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (C$5.95) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.92 (C$1.79) | C$4.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.67 (C$1.41) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.55 (C$1.38) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (C$15) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.87) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.39 (C$1.03) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,472 (C$1,050) | C$2,136 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,928 (C$583) | C$1,241 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 720 (C$218) | C$133 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,011 (C$608) | C$1,120 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,204 (C$364) | C$806 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 281 (C$85) | C$66 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (C$30) | C$54 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,585 (C$480) | C$311 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 471 (C$143) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (C$5.50) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 208 (C$63) | C$60 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 200 (C$60) | C$39 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 316 (C$96) | C$98 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 289 (C$87) | C$117 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 73,354 (C$22,193) | C$22,935 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.20 (C$1.27) | C$1.42 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (C$68) | C$67 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$5.20) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 248 (C$75) | C$77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (C$4.64) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.93) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$3.49) | C$4.28 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.13 (C$1.55) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.54 (C$1.07) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 113 (C$34) | C$52 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (C$16) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 263 (C$80) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (C$56) | C$96 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$3.13) | C$5.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$2.95) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,897 (C$876) | C$647 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (C$0.29) | C$0.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 188 (C$57) | C$35 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$2.80) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 820 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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