Cost of living in Pelotas, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 20 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (C$1.95) | C$5.84 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.80 (C$0.86) | C$1.85 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (C$1.87) | C$4.50 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.16 (C$1.59) | C$3.04 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.24 (C$1.31) | C$4.24 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.19 (C$0.98) | C$3.76 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (C$1.17) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (C$11) | C$18 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 4.77 (C$1.47) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (C$1.01) | C$1.93 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,183 (C$673) | C$2,136 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,542 (C$476) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 343 (C$106) | C$133 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,648 (C$508) | C$1,120 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 874 (C$270) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 276 (C$85) | C$66 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 (C$32) | C$50 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,567 (C$483) | C$322 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 415 (C$128) | C$96 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (C$5.61) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (C$4.18) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (C$71) | C$61 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 131 (C$40) | C$38 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 319 (C$98) | C$96 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (C$75) | C$112 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,873 (C$19,693) | C$22,935 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.53 (C$1.40) | C$1.39 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 120 (C$37) | C$67 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 64 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$5.24) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (C$72) | C$77 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (C$3.51) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$3.56) | C$3.78 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.95) | C$4.28 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.24 (C$1.62) | C$3.11 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.09 (C$0.95) | C$2.46 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (C$26) | C$50 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 493 (C$152) | C$117 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (C$40) | C$94 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (C$4.26) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (C$2.80) | C$5.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$3.00) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,625 (C$1,734) | C$647 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.80 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 102 (C$31) | C$36 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$2.38) | C$11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 149 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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