Cost of living in Divinopolis (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Divinopolis (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Divinopolis (Brazil) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 23 (C$5.14) | C$20 | 75% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 23 (C$5.10) | C$10 | 49% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 12 (C$2.68) | C$5.78 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.59 (C$0.79) | C$1.98 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 5.56 (C$1.22) | C$4.18 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.39 (C$1.19) | C$3.04 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 18 (C$3.88) | C$10 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 4.86 (C$1.07) | C$4.24 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.90 (C$0.86) | C$3.76 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.80 (C$1.06) | C$3.41 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 86 (C$19) | C$19 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 6 (C$1.37) | C$2.48 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.74 (C$0.82) | C$1.93 | 57% |
| Housing in Divinopolis (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Divinopolis (Brazil) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,582 (C$348) | C$2,136 | 84% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,067 (C$235) | C$1,241 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 752 (C$166) | C$133 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 849 (C$187) | C$1,120 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 598 (C$132) | C$806 | 84% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 300 (C$66) | C$66 | 0% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 123 (C$27) | C$54 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 2,159 (C$475) | C$311 | 53% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 466 (C$103) | C$97 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 22 (C$4.85) | C$10 | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 14 (C$3.07) | C$25 | 88% |
| Clothes in Divinopolis (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Divinopolis (Brazil) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 220 (C$48) | C$60 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 288 (C$63) | C$39 | 62% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 335 (C$74) | C$98 | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 378 (C$83) | C$117 | 29% |
| Transportation in Divinopolis (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Divinopolis (Brazil) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 154,370 (C$33,977) | C$22,942 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 3.64 (C$0.80) | C$1.39 | 42% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 160 (C$35) | C$67 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 51 (C$11) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Divinopolis (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Divinopolis (Brazil) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 29 (C$6) | C$8 | 22% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 21 (C$4.53) | C$22 | 79% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 259 (C$57) | C$77 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 13 (C$2.95) | C$6 | 54% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 13 (C$2.78) | C$3.85 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 19 (C$4.17) | C$4.28 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 6 (C$1.41) | C$3.11 | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 5.44 (C$1.20) | C$2.46 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 24 (C$5.38) | C$20 | 73% |
| Entertainment in Divinopolis (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Divinopolis (Brazil) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 62 (C$14) | C$52 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 38 (C$8) | C$26 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 32 (C$7) | C$117 | 94% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 136 (C$30) | C$96 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 11 (C$2.34) | C$9 | 75% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 7 (C$1.57) | C$5.42 | 71% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 8 (C$1.77) | C$7 | 73% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,126 (C$688) | C$647 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | C$0.83 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 84 (C$18) | C$35 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 12 (C$2.64) | C$11 | 76% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,973 (R$ 13,505) in Divinopolis.