- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Curitiba
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (C$2.25) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.00 (C$0.82) | C$2.38 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.60 (C$1.47) | C$4.08 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.00 (C$2.05) | C$2.62 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 (C$3.07) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.50 (C$1.43) | C$3.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (C$1.88) | C$2.90 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.10 (C$1.27) | C$2.89 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.80 (C$2.38) | C$2.31 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.90 (C$1.60) | C$1.76 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,900 (C$778) | C$1,145 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 (C$451) | C$990 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 110 (C$45) | C$117 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,000 (C$410) | C$919 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 550 (C$225) | C$695 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 55 (C$23) | C$64 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (C$29) | C$39 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,780 (C$729) | C$392 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 397 (C$163) | C$111 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (C$7) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 180 (C$74) | C$61 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 155 (C$63) | C$41 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (C$123) | C$95 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (C$82) | C$87 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,160 (C$21,362) | C$22,684 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.72 (C$1.11) | C$1.19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 125 (C$51) | C$47 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (C$70) | C$85 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.95) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$5.19) | C$3.90 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.54 (C$2.27) | C$3.21 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.60 (C$1.47) | C$2.46 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (C$41) | C$43 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$15) | C$27 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 279 (C$114) | C$84 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 69 (C$28) | C$93 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.00 (C$2.05) | C$5.44 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.00 (C$1.64) | C$5.57 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,168 (C$478) | C$141 | + 239% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 (C$0.49) | C$2.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (C$49) | C$34 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.00 (C$2.05) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,513 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Curitiba (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,067
(R$ 5,047)
in Curitiba.
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