- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Maceió
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.99) | C$6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.49 (C$1.39) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$2.62) | C$4.26 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.74 (C$1.50) | C$2.62 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (C$4.57) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.04 (C$2.02) | C$3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.19 (C$1.67) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.40 (C$1.36) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (C$12) | C$16 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.75 (C$2.30) | C$2.31 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.11 (C$0.84) | C$1.76 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,882 (C$752) | C$1,186 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,339 (C$535) | C$982 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 240 (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,343 (C$537) | C$919 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 775 (C$310) | C$695 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 568 (C$227) | C$64 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (C$29) | C$39 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,352 (C$540) | C$392 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 (C$128) | C$111 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (C$3.58) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 156 (C$63) | C$61 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 103 (C$41) | C$41 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 308 (C$123) | C$95 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 175 (C$70) | C$87 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,929 (C$30,354) | C$22,684 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.40 (C$1.36) | C$1.19 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (C$60) | C$47 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 167 (C$67) | C$85 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 21 (C$8) | C$7 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.38) | C$3.90 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$5.47) | C$3.90 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.90 (C$1.96) | C$3.21 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.81 (C$1.12) | C$2.46 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 51 (C$20) | C$44 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 150 (C$60) | C$84 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 105 (C$42) | C$90 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (C$5.80) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$3.12) | C$5.98 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6 (C$2.47) | C$5.61 | - 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 932 (C$373) | C$141 | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.90 (C$0.36) | C$2.00 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 (C$39) | C$34 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.97) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,765
(R$ 6,917)
in Maceió.
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