- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Caxias do Sul
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 14 (C$5.52) | C$14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$3.62) | C$5.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.08 (C$1.21) | C$2.40 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.88 (C$1.92) | C$4.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (C$1.89) | C$2.54 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.18 (C$1.65) | C$3.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.73 (C$1.07) | C$3.02 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.00 (C$1.97) | C$2.26 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 (C$9) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.63 (C$2.22) | C$2.18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.40 (C$1.34) | C$1.87 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,267 (C$499) | C$1,186 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,017 (C$400) | C$982 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 357 (C$141) | C$104 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 750 (C$295) | C$919 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 500 (C$197) | C$695 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 200 (C$79) | C$64 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,548 (C$610) | C$393 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 373 (C$147) | C$111 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (C$4.02) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 210 (C$83) | C$61 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 116 (C$46) | C$41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (C$132) | C$95 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 238 (C$94) | C$87 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,000 (C$31,515) | C$23,851 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 (C$1.58) | C$1.19 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (C$59) | C$47 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (C$5.30) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 35 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 196 (C$77) | C$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.43) | C$2.88 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.45) | C$3.82 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.23 (C$1.67) | C$3.16 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.07 (C$1.21) | C$2.53 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 (C$29) | C$45 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (C$16) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 167 (C$66) | C$84 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 147 (C$58) | C$89 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.08 (C$1.61) | C$5.72 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (C$1.97) | C$5.43 | - 64% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,093 (C$1,218) | C$850 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 3.15 (C$1.24) | C$1.04 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (C$54) | C$34 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.86) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 505 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,894
(R$ 7,346)
in Caxias do Sul.
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