- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Maceió
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maceió, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maceió (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.94) | C$6 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 (C$1.66) | C$2.38 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$2.72) | C$4.08 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.72 (C$1.54) | C$2.62 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (C$4.75) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.55 (C$2.31) | C$3.73 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.42 (C$1.84) | C$2.90 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.18 (C$1.32) | C$2.89 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (C$11) | C$16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.93 (C$2.46) | C$2.31 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.12 (C$0.88) | C$1.76 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Maceió (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,882 (C$782) | C$1,145 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,339 (C$556) | C$990 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 240 (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,343 (C$558) | C$919 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 775 (C$322) | C$695 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 568 (C$236) | C$64 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,352 (C$562) | C$392 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 (C$133) | C$111 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (C$3.72) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Maceió (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 156 (C$65) | C$61 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 103 (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 308 (C$128) | C$95 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 175 (C$73) | C$87 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Maceió (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,929 (C$31,536) | C$22,684 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.40 (C$1.41) | C$1.19 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 150 (C$62) | C$47 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Maceió (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 167 (C$69) | C$85 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 21 (C$9) | C$7 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.55) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$5.69) | C$3.90 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.90 (C$2.04) | C$3.21 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.81 (C$1.17) | C$2.46 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Maceió (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 51 (C$21) | C$43 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (C$16) | C$27 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 150 (C$62) | C$84 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 105 (C$44) | C$93 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$3.24) | C$5.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6 (C$2.57) | C$5.57 | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 932 (C$387) | C$141 | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.98 (C$0.41) | C$2.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 (C$41) | C$34 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$3.09) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maceió (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,825
(R$ 4,395)
in Maceió.
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