Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$1.88) | C$5.78 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.27 (C$0.84) | C$1.98 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.70) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.44 (C$1.15) | C$3.04 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (C$3.74) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.98 (C$1.29) | C$4.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.46 (C$0.89) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.84 (C$1.25) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (C$1.71) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.43 (C$0.88) | C$1.93 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,357 (C$608) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,899 (C$490) | C$1,241 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 916 (C$236) | C$133 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,799 (C$464) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,170 (C$302) | C$806 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 209 (C$54) | C$66 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (C$23) | C$54 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,443 (C$373) | C$311 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 428 (C$110) | C$97 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (C$4.73) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 225 (C$58) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 172 (C$44) | C$39 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 275 (C$71) | C$98 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 229 (C$59) | C$117 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,404 (C$22,821) | C$22,935 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.10 (C$1.06) | C$1.39 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 217 (C$56) | C$67 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (C$4.64) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 73 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 189 (C$49) | C$77 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (C$3.47) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$2.82) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.64) | C$4.28 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.13 (C$1.32) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.59 (C$0.93) | C$2.46 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 92 (C$24) | C$52 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 220 (C$57) | C$117 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 201 (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (C$2.34) | C$5.42 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (C$2.92) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,676 (C$691) | C$647 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.90 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 119 (C$31) | C$35 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$2.35) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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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$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,724 (R$ 14,427) in Curitiba.
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