- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Caxias do Sul
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 14 (C$5.78) | C$14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$3.80) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.68 (C$1.11) | C$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.88 (C$2.01) | C$4.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.70 (C$1.94) | C$2.62 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.26 (C$1.76) | C$3.73 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.75 (C$1.13) | C$2.90 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.00 (C$2.06) | C$2.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.16 (C$2.13) | C$2.31 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 (C$1.24) | C$1.76 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,267 (C$523) | C$1,145 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,017 (C$419) | C$990 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 376 (C$155) | C$117 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 750 (C$309) | C$919 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 500 (C$206) | C$695 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 216 (C$89) | C$64 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (C$32) | C$39 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,514 (C$625) | C$392 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 372 (C$154) | C$111 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (C$4.15) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 210 (C$87) | C$61 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 116 (C$48) | C$41 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 414 (C$171) | C$95 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 216 (C$89) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,000 (C$33,005) | C$22,684 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.01 (C$1.66) | C$1.19 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (C$62) | C$47 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 (C$4.92) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 35 (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (C$80) | C$85 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.40) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.54) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.28 (C$1.77) | C$3.21 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.12 (C$1.29) | C$2.46 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 72 (C$30) | C$43 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (C$17) | C$27 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 165 (C$68) | C$84 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 151 (C$62) | C$93 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.08 (C$1.68) | C$5.44 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (C$2.06) | C$5.57 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 707 (C$292) | C$141 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 3.15 (C$1.30) | C$2.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (C$56) | C$34 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.99) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,934
(R$ 4,689)
in Caxias do Sul.
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