Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.04) | C$5.84 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.74 (C$1.15) | C$1.85 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (C$1.99) | C$4.50 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.88 (C$1.20) | C$3.04 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (C$4.53) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$2.11) | C$4.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.74 (C$1.15) | C$3.76 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.38 (C$1.35) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (C$11) | C$18 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (C$2.07) | C$2.48 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.28 (C$0.70) | C$1.93 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,502 (C$771) | C$2,136 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,579 (C$487) | C$1,241 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 308 (C$95) | C$133 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,356 (C$418) | C$1,120 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 906 (C$279) | C$806 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 774 (C$239) | C$66 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (C$23) | C$50 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (C$517) | C$322 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 394 (C$122) | C$96 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (C$5.81) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (C$3.33) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 148 (C$46) | C$61 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 170 (C$53) | C$38 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (C$102) | C$96 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 230 (C$71) | C$112 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,557 (C$26,070) | C$22,935 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.38 (C$1.35) | C$1.39 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 177 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$4.81) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 25 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 201 (C$62) | C$77 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (C$5.14) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.04) | C$3.78 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$4.83) | C$4.28 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.29 (C$1.32) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.93 (C$0.90) | C$2.46 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 28 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 63 (C$20) | C$50 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (C$13) | C$27 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 120 (C$37) | C$94 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (C$5.21) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$2.44) | C$5.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$2.35) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,309 (C$1,020) | C$647 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 (C$30) | C$36 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$2.41) | C$11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 128 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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