Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.11) | C$5.84 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.11 (C$0.94) | C$1.98 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (C$1.93) | C$4.48 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.20 (C$1.27) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (C$4.54) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.54 (C$1.68) | C$4.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.82 (C$0.85) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (C$1.49) | C$3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.83 (C$1.76) | C$2.48 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.79 (C$0.84) | C$1.93 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,313 (C$1,002) | C$2,136 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,289 (C$390) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (C$113) | C$133 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (C$273) | C$1,120 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (C$198) | C$806 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,665 (C$504) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 368 (C$111) | C$97 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (C$5.88) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (C$3.41) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 212 (C$64) | C$60 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 (C$66) | C$39 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (C$102) | C$98 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (C$82) | C$117 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,590 (C$29,828) | C$22,935 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (C$1.31) | C$1.42 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 169 (C$51) | C$67 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (C$4.02) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 189 (C$57) | C$77 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (C$4.91) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$3.48) | C$3.85 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$3.38) | C$4.28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.43 (C$1.34) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (C$0.99) | C$2.46 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (C$26) | C$52 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 98 (C$30) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 133 (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$5.38) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (C$1.87) | C$5.42 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (C$3.74) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,279 (C$992) | C$647 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.08 (C$0.63) | C$0.83 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 (C$42) | C$35 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.14) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 211 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,708 (R$ 12,257) in Caxias do Sul.
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