Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (C$5.89) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$1.61) | C$5.78 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.54 (C$0.81) | C$1.98 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.69) | C$4.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.93 (C$1.13) | C$3.04 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (C$4.09) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$1.62) | C$4.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.32 (C$0.76) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.86 (C$1.12) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (C$1.61) | C$2.48 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (C$0.75) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,444 (C$561) | C$2,136 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,699 (C$390) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 531 (C$122) | C$133 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,993 (C$458) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,172 (C$269) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (C$54) | C$66 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 (C$21) | C$54 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,760 (C$404) | C$311 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 453 (C$104) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$5.24) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (C$4.16) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (C$58) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (C$80) | C$98 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (C$54) | C$117 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 114,642 (C$26,330) | C$22,942 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.23 (C$0.97) | C$1.39 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 237 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 44 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$3.87) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (C$50) | C$77 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (C$3.20) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$2.77) | C$3.85 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$3.60) | C$4.28 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (C$1.29) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.79 (C$0.87) | C$2.46 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (C$23) | C$52 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (C$71) | C$117 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 218 (C$50) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (C$5.79) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (C$2.64) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$2.15) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (C$804) | C$647 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (C$29) | C$35 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (C$2.20) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
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