- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Pelotas
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pelotas, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (C$2.47) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.73 (C$1.09) | C$2.38 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.47 (C$2.19) | C$4.08 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.88 (C$1.95) | C$2.62 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (C$5.46) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.18 (C$1.67) | C$3.73 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.50 (C$1.40) | C$2.90 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.57 (C$1.43) | C$2.89 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 (C$11) | C$16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.70 (C$1.88) | C$2.31 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.37 (C$1.35) | C$1.76 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,117 (C$846) | C$1,186 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,407 (C$562) | C$982 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 285 (C$114) | C$117 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,783 (C$712) | C$919 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 834 (C$333) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 276 (C$110) | C$64 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 106 (C$42) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,382 (C$552) | C$392 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 405 (C$162) | C$111 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$3.34) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$4.65) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 225 (C$90) | C$61 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 112 (C$45) | C$41 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 293 (C$117) | C$95 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 (C$94) | C$87 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 68,235 (C$27,260) | C$22,684 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.56 (C$1.42) | C$1.19 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 102 (C$41) | C$47 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 223 (C$89) | C$85 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 (C$4.32) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$4.15) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.99) | C$3.90 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.90 (C$1.96) | C$3.21 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.06 (C$1.22) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 (C$32) | C$43 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 (C$15) | C$27 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 411 (C$164) | C$84 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 150 (C$60) | C$93 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11 (C$4.32) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (C$2.43) | C$5.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$3.37) | C$5.57 | - 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,435 (C$573) | C$141 | + 307% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.79 (C$0.31) | C$2.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 88 (C$35) | C$34 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.84) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 177 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,344
(R$ 5,867)
in Pelotas.
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