- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Porto Alegre
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (C$5.90) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (C$1.97) | C$5.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.15 (C$0.84) | C$2.40 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.00 (C$1.57) | C$4.13 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.50 (C$1.77) | C$2.54 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (C$3.93) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (C$1.97) | C$3.55 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (C$2.08) | C$3.02 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (C$1.28) | C$2.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 15 (C$5.90) | C$15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.17 (C$2.03) | C$2.18 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.50 (C$1.38) | C$1.87 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (C$590) | C$1,186 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,600 (C$629) | C$982 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 (C$84) | C$104 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (C$314) | C$919 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 725 (C$285) | C$695 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 106 (C$42) | C$64 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (C$31) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,789 (C$703) | C$393 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 439 (C$173) | C$111 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (C$98) | C$61 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (C$76) | C$41 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (C$138) | C$95 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 163 (C$64) | C$87 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,000 (C$22,795) | C$23,851 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (C$1.12) | C$1.19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 141 (C$55) | C$47 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 210 (C$82) | C$85 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$6 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.46) | C$2.88 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$5.09) | C$3.82 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.39 (C$2.12) | C$3.16 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.69 (C$1.84) | C$2.53 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (C$33) | C$45 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 263 (C$103) | C$84 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (C$28) | C$89 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (C$1.38) | C$5.72 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (C$2.16) | C$5.43 | - 60% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,358 (C$1,320) | C$850 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (C$0.55) | C$1.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (C$43) | C$34 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.75 (C$1.87) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,539
(R$ 6,460)
in Porto Alegre.
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