- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Curitiba
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (C$5.87) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (C$2.15) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.00 (C$0.78) | C$2.40 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.60 (C$1.41) | C$4.13 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.00 (C$1.96) | C$2.54 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 (C$2.94) | C$9 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.50 (C$1.37) | C$3.55 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (C$1.80) | C$3.02 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.10 (C$1.21) | C$2.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.88 (C$2.30) | C$2.18 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.90 (C$1.53) | C$1.87 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,900 (C$744) | C$1,186 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 (C$431) | C$982 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 110 (C$43) | C$104 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,000 (C$392) | C$919 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 550 (C$215) | C$695 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 55 (C$22) | C$64 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (C$27) | C$39 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,926 (C$754) | C$393 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 408 (C$160) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 180 (C$70) | C$61 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 155 (C$61) | C$41 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (C$117) | C$95 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (C$78) | C$87 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,160 (C$20,422) | C$23,851 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.72 (C$1.06) | C$1.19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 125 (C$49) | C$47 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 165 (C$64) | C$85 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.82) | C$2.88 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.78 (C$2.26) | C$3.16 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.87 (C$1.91) | C$2.53 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 95 (C$37) | C$45 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 220 (C$86) | C$84 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 69 (C$27) | C$89 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.00 (C$1.96) | C$5.72 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.00 (C$1.57) | C$5.43 | - 71% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,319 (C$1,300) | C$850 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 (C$0.47) | C$1.04 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (C$47) | C$34 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.00 (C$1.96) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,541
(R$ 6,491)
in Curitiba.
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