- 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$5.99) | C$14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (C$2.20) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.00 (C$0.80) | C$2.38 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.60 (C$1.44) | C$4.08 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.00 (C$2.00) | C$2.62 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 (C$2.99) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.50 (C$1.40) | C$3.73 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.60 (C$1.84) | C$2.90 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.10 (C$1.24) | C$2.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.92 (C$2.36) | C$2.31 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.90 (C$1.56) | C$1.76 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,900 (C$758) | C$1,186 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 (C$439) | C$982 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 110 (C$44) | C$117 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,000 (C$399) | C$919 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 550 (C$220) | C$695 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 55 (C$22) | C$64 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,868 (C$746) | C$392 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 400 (C$160) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 180 (C$72) | C$61 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 155 (C$62) | C$41 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 (C$120) | C$95 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 200 (C$80) | C$87 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,160 (C$20,820) | C$22,684 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.72 (C$1.09) | C$1.19 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 125 (C$50) | C$47 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (C$68) | C$85 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.92) | C$3.90 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$5.54) | C$3.90 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.68 (C$2.27) | C$3.21 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.75 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (C$39) | C$43 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$14) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 222 (C$88) | C$84 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 69 (C$28) | C$93 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.00 (C$2.00) | C$5.44 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.00 (C$1.60) | C$5.57 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,064 (C$425) | C$141 | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.20 (C$0.48) | C$2.00 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (C$48) | C$34 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.00 (C$2.00) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,458 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,385
(R$ 5,975)
in Curitiba.
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