Cost of living in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Novo Hamburgo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (C$5.83) | C$23 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (C$8) | C$12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$1.93) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 (C$0.94) | C$2.09 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (C$2.36) | C$4.37 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.88 (C$1.18) | C$3.95 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (C$3.61) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.52 (C$1.34) | C$4.85 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.01 (C$0.97) | C$3.95 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.26 (C$1.03) | C$3.64 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (C$8) | C$21 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.46) | C$2.77 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (C$0.81) | C$2.11 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Novo Hamburgo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,748 (C$666) | C$2,417 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,616 (C$392) | C$1,456 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 389 (C$94) | C$120 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,661 (C$403) | C$1,347 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,092 (C$265) | C$985 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 232 (C$56) | C$69 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 88 (C$21) | C$63 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,642 (C$398) | C$311 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 445 (C$108) | C$140 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (C$4.27) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (C$3.66) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Novo Hamburgo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 141 (C$34) | C$57 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 159 (C$39) | C$41 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 (C$75) | C$105 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 226 (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Novo Hamburgo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,281 (C$18,250) | C$24,609 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.67 (C$1.38) | C$1.65 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 148 (C$36) | C$60 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Novo Hamburgo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 (C$2.85) | C$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 200 (C$48) | C$77 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (C$3.55) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$2.86) | C$4.17 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.13) | C$4.59 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (C$1.54) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (C$1.24) | C$3.02 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Novo Hamburgo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (C$24) | C$55 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (C$12) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 226 (C$55) | C$135 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 176 (C$43) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (C$4.75) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$1.95) | C$4.71 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (C$2.73) | C$6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,450 (C$836) | C$647 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 (C$0.24) | C$0.24 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 (C$28) | C$37 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$1.82) | C$13 | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 131 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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