- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Maceió
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (C$8) | C$15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.38) | C$5.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.20 (C$1.49) | C$2.05 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (C$2.24) | C$4.81 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.04 (C$1.43) | C$2.90 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (C$5.43) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$2.38) | C$4.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (C$1.40) | C$3.34 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.55 (C$1.61) | C$3.36 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (C$15) | C$16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (C$2.36) | C$2.41 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.35 (C$0.83) | C$2.01 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,502 (C$887) | C$1,651 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,579 (C$560) | C$1,142 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 308 (C$109) | C$102 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,356 (C$481) | C$1,038 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 906 (C$321) | C$779 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 774 (C$275) | C$66 | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (C$27) | C$39 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,678 (C$595) | C$351 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 394 (C$140) | C$86 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (C$7) | C$9 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (C$4.03) | C$22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 156 (C$55) | C$59 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 164 (C$58) | C$40 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (C$117) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 239 (C$85) | C$92 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,579 (C$29,996) | C$22,749 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.31 (C$1.53) | C$1.27 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (C$63) | C$67 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (C$12) | C$31 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$5.46) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 25 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 202 (C$72) | C$82 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (C$5.91) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$3.37) | C$3.72 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$5.67) | C$2.83 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.34 (C$1.54) | C$3.09 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.93 (C$1.04) | C$2.46 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 28 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 (C$21) | C$46 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 155 (C$55) | C$101 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 120 (C$43) | C$85 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (C$6.00) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$2.72) | C$5.34 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (C$2.62) | C$5.67 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,362 (C$1,192) | C$549 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (C$0.38) | C$1.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (C$35) | C$35 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$2.77) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 589 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,557
(R$ 10,030)
in Maceió.
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