- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Porto Alegre
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (C$5.59) | C$15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (C$1.86) | C$5.69 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.15 (C$0.80) | C$2.17 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.00 (C$1.49) | C$4.84 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.50 (C$1.68) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (C$3.73) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (C$1.86) | C$4.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (C$1.98) | C$3.31 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (C$1.21) | C$3.07 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 15 (C$5.59) | C$16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.67 (C$2.11) | C$2.51 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.50 (C$1.30) | C$2.07 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (C$559) | C$1,576 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,600 (C$596) | C$1,122 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 (C$79) | C$109 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (C$298) | C$1,019 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 725 (C$270) | C$774 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 106 (C$40) | C$66 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (C$30) | C$40 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,684 (C$628) | C$377 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 408 (C$152) | C$98 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (C$93) | C$59 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (C$72) | C$40 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (C$130) | C$93 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 163 (C$61) | C$92 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,000 (C$21,621) | C$22,749 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (C$1.06) | C$1.26 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 141 (C$53) | C$65 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 178 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 22 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.10) | C$3.72 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$4.90) | C$2.83 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.73 (C$2.13) | C$3.09 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.87 (C$2.19) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (C$15) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 (C$37) | C$46 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 235 (C$88) | C$101 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (C$26) | C$87 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (C$1.30) | C$5.53 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (C$2.05) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,077 (C$1,147) | C$549 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (C$0.52) | C$1.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (C$41) | C$35 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.75 (C$1.77) | C$10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,334 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,290
(R$ 8,825)
in Porto Alegre.
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