Cost of living in Campinas, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Campinas (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$1.52) | C$5.78 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.66 (C$0.84) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (C$1.90) | C$4.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.52 (C$1.26) | C$3.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (C$4.81) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$1.63) | C$4.24 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.07 (C$0.93) | C$3.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.34 (C$1.22) | C$3.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$1.71) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (C$0.77) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Campinas (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,048 (C$695) | C$2,136 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,048 (C$467) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 499 (C$114) | C$133 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,890 (C$431) | C$1,120 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,384 (C$316) | C$806 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 408 (C$93) | C$66 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (C$20) | C$54 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,661 (C$379) | C$311 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 (C$91) | C$97 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (C$5.78) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (C$3.62) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Campinas (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 220 (C$50) | C$60 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 189 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 309 (C$70) | C$98 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 207 (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Campinas (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,199 (C$20,791) | C$22,935 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.21 (C$0.96) | C$1.39 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 210 (C$48) | C$67 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Campinas (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$3.84) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 252 (C$57) | C$77 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (C$3.22) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.12) | C$3.85 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.23) | C$4.28 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (C$1.60) | C$3.11 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.38 (C$0.77) | C$2.46 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Campinas (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 119 (C$27) | C$52 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (C$11) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 173 (C$39) | C$117 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 192 (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (C$5.07) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$1.87) | C$5.42 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$1.91) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,100 (C$707) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.34 (C$0.31) | C$0.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 125 (C$28) | C$35 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$2.14) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 245 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,138 (R$ 13,764) in Campinas.
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