- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Florianopolis
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Florianopolis, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 12 (C$4.76) | C$14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (C$1.98) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.10 (C$0.83) | C$2.38 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.50 (C$1.39) | C$4.08 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.00 (C$1.19) | C$2.62 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9 (C$3.57) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (C$1.98) | C$3.73 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (C$3.18) | C$2.90 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.00 (C$0.79) | C$2.89 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 13 (C$4.96) | C$16 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.44 (C$2.16) | C$2.31 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (C$1.86) | C$1.76 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,800 (C$714) | C$1,186 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,400 (C$556) | C$982 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 128 (C$51) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 850 (C$337) | C$919 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 700 (C$278) | C$695 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 64 (C$25) | C$64 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (C$32) | C$39 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,685 (C$669) | C$392 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 411 (C$163) | C$111 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (C$79) | C$61 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 100 (C$40) | C$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 275 (C$109) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 185 (C$73) | C$87 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,630 (C$20,888) | C$22,684 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.80 (C$1.11) | C$1.19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 135 (C$54) | C$47 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 70 (C$28) | C$20 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 251 (C$100) | C$85 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (C$5.49) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.63) | C$3.90 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$5.04) | C$3.90 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (C$2.49) | C$3.21 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.21 (C$1.67) | C$2.46 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 104 (C$41) | C$43 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (C$15) | C$27 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 175 (C$69) | C$84 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 60 (C$24) | C$93 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.44 (C$1.76) | C$5.44 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.17 (C$1.65) | C$5.57 | - 70% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 935 (C$371) | C$141 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 (C$0.40) | C$2.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (C$38) | C$34 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.50 (C$2.18) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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$2,382
(R$ 6,001)
in Florianopolis.
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