Cost of living in Pelotas (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pelotas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 32 (C$8) | C$23 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (C$2.75) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.01 (C$1.25) | C$2.41 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (C$3.13) | C$4.70 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (C$1.64) | C$3.95 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (C$2.24) | C$4.85 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.25 (C$1.06) | C$3.95 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.66 (C$1.16) | C$3.50 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (C$2.20) | C$2.68 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.34 (C$0.83) | C$2.16 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pelotas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,758 (C$438) | C$2,300 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,429 (C$356) | C$1,599 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 307 (C$76) | C$120 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,632 (C$406) | C$1,347 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,016 (C$253) | C$985 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 261 (C$65) | C$69 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (C$25) | C$60 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,029 (C$505) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 632 (C$157) | C$140 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (C$5.21) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (C$5.17) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pelotas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 259 (C$65) | C$70 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 231 (C$58) | C$41 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 311 (C$77) | C$105 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 (C$59) | C$120 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pelotas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 91,937 (C$22,890) | C$24,609 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (C$1.59) | C$1.69 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 199 (C$50) | C$60 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 72 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pelotas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (C$4.37) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 (C$51) | C$77 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (C$3.23) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$2.99) | C$4.17 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.35) | C$4.59 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (C$1.87) | C$3.11 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.10 (C$1.27) | C$3.02 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Pelotas | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 (C$23) | C$61 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (C$11) | C$27 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 215 (C$54) | C$118 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 227 (C$57) | C$97 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$4.36) | C$12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (C$3.18) | C$4.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$2.35) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,712 (C$1,173) | C$647 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.95 (C$0.24) | C$0.24 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 141 (C$35) | C$38 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (C$2.50) | C$13 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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