- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- Caxias do Sul
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 14 (C$5.19) | C$15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$2.91) | C$5.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.00 (C$1.11) | C$2.17 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.88 (C$1.81) | C$4.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.72 (C$1.75) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (C$5.93) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.25 (C$1.57) | C$4.00 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.75 (C$1.02) | C$3.31 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.00 (C$1.85) | C$3.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.73 (C$2.12) | C$2.51 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.78 (C$1.03) | C$2.07 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,267 (C$469) | C$1,576 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,017 (C$377) | C$1,122 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 360 (C$133) | C$109 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 750 (C$278) | C$1,019 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 500 (C$185) | C$774 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 204 (C$76) | C$66 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 (C$32) | C$40 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,644 (C$609) | C$377 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 379 (C$141) | C$98 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$4.30) | C$23 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 210 (C$78) | C$59 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 116 (C$43) | C$40 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (C$125) | C$93 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 251 (C$93) | C$92 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,000 (C$29,645) | C$22,749 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.11 (C$1.52) | C$1.27 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (C$56) | C$65 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (C$17) | C$31 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (C$5.37) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 35 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 189 (C$70) | C$96 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 20 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.34) | C$3.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$3.95) | C$2.83 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.51 (C$1.67) | C$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.23 (C$1.20) | C$2.46 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 30 (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (C$33) | C$46 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 185 (C$69) | C$101 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 141 (C$52) | C$87 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$6) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.08 (C$1.51) | C$5.53 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 (C$1.85) | C$5.67 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,090 (C$1,145) | C$549 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 3.15 (C$1.17) | C$1.04 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (C$51) | C$35 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.69) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 499 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,110
(R$ 8,392)
in Caxias do Sul.
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