- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Curitiba
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (C$5.26) | C$15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 (C$5.61) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (C$1.93) | C$5.69 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.00 (C$0.70) | C$2.05 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.60 (C$1.26) | C$4.81 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.00 (C$1.75) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 (C$2.63) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.50 (C$1.23) | C$4.00 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (C$1.61) | C$3.34 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.10 (C$1.09) | C$3.36 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.91 (C$2.07) | C$2.41 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.90 (C$1.37) | C$2.01 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,900 (C$666) | C$1,651 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 (C$386) | C$1,142 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 110 (C$39) | C$102 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,000 (C$351) | C$1,038 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 550 (C$193) | C$779 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 55 (C$19) | C$66 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (C$25) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,795 (C$629) | C$351 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 383 (C$134) | C$86 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$6) | C$22 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 180 (C$63) | C$59 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 155 (C$54) | C$40 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (C$105) | C$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (C$70) | C$92 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,160 (C$18,286) | C$22,749 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.72 (C$0.95) | C$1.27 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 125 (C$44) | C$67 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (C$13) | C$31 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$5.25) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 214 (C$75) | C$82 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 23 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.54) | C$3.72 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$4.77) | C$2.83 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.56 (C$1.95) | C$3.09 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.72 (C$1.65) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (C$13) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (C$31) | C$46 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 227 (C$80) | C$101 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 69 (C$24) | C$85 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 23 (C$8) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.00 (C$1.75) | C$5.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.00 (C$1.40) | C$5.67 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,893 (C$1,014) | C$549 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 (C$0.42) | C$1.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (C$42) | C$35 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.00 (C$1.75) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,987
(R$ 8,520)
in Curitiba.
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