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Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (C$9) | C$17 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.76 (C$1.99) | C$5.69 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.04 (C$1.05) | C$1.86 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.79 (C$2.00) | C$4.53 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.57 (C$1.58) | C$2.89 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (C$4.64) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.89 (C$1.69) | C$4.10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.01 (C$1.04) | C$3.56 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.92 (C$1.35) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (C$14) | C$16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.96 (C$2.06) | C$2.51 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.98 (C$1.03) | C$1.97 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,203 (C$760) | C$1,996 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,565 (C$540) | C$1,241 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 320 (C$111) | C$133 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,647 (C$569) | C$1,120 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,057 (C$365) | C$806 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 279 (C$96) | C$66 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 69 (C$24) | C$48 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,706 (C$589) | C$332 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 441 (C$152) | C$101 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$5.95) | C$23 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 214 (C$74) | C$57 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 188 (C$65) | C$39 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 282 (C$97) | C$97 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 211 (C$73) | C$101 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 93,793 (C$32,374) | C$22,935 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.27 (C$1.47) | C$1.37 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 (C$71) | C$67 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$5.23) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 66 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 183 (C$63) | C$81 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (C$4.88) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.45) | C$3.58 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$3.96) | C$3.65 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.66 (C$1.61) | C$3.09 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.07 (C$1.06) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 33 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 102 (C$35) | C$48 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 (C$17) | C$25 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 210 (C$72) | C$117 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 182 (C$63) | C$94 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (C$2.35) | C$5.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (C$3.75) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,604 (C$899) | C$647 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 (C$0.36) | C$0.83 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (C$42) | C$35 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$2.87) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,029 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,025 (R$ 11,660) in Curitiba.
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