- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Pelotas
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pelotas, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (C$7) | C$15 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (C$2.19) | C$5.69 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.73 (C$0.96) | C$2.17 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.47 (C$1.93) | C$4.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.88 (C$1.72) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.18 (C$1.48) | C$4.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.50 (C$1.24) | C$3.31 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.57 (C$1.26) | C$3.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (C$11) | C$16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.61 (C$1.63) | C$2.51 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.89 (C$1.02) | C$2.07 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,117 (C$748) | C$1,576 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,407 (C$497) | C$1,122 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 285 (C$101) | C$109 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,783 (C$630) | C$1,019 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 834 (C$295) | C$774 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 276 (C$98) | C$66 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 106 (C$37) | C$40 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,382 (C$488) | C$377 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (C$143) | C$98 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$2.95) | C$9 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$4.11) | C$23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 223 (C$79) | C$59 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 116 (C$41) | C$40 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 275 (C$97) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 258 (C$91) | C$92 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 61,048 (C$21,561) | C$22,749 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.73 (C$1.32) | C$1.27 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 120 (C$43) | C$65 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 204 (C$72) | C$96 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 (C$3.82) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$3.87) | C$3.72 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$4.42) | C$2.83 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.90 (C$1.73) | C$3.09 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.06 (C$1.08) | C$2.46 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 (C$29) | C$46 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 411 (C$145) | C$101 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 127 (C$45) | C$87 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11 (C$4.03) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.20 (C$1.84) | C$5.53 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$3.15) | C$5.67 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 10,000 (C$3,532) | C$549 | + 543% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.79 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 91 (C$32) | C$35 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.51) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pelotas (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,092
(R$ 8,755)
in Pelotas.
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