- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Porto Alegre
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (C$2.00) | C$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.15 (C$0.86) | C$2.38 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.00 (C$1.60) | C$4.08 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.50 (C$1.80) | C$2.62 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (C$4.00) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.00 (C$2.00) | C$3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (C$2.12) | C$2.90 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (C$1.30) | C$2.89 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.01 (C$2.00) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.50 (C$1.40) | C$1.76 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,500 (C$600) | C$1,186 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,600 (C$640) | C$982 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 (C$85) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 800 (C$320) | C$919 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 725 (C$290) | C$695 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 106 (C$43) | C$64 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (C$32) | C$39 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,736 (C$695) | C$392 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (C$188) | C$111 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (C$7) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (C$100) | C$61 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 194 (C$77) | C$41 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (C$140) | C$95 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 163 (C$65) | C$87 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,000 (C$23,206) | C$22,684 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (C$1.14) | C$1.19 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 141 (C$56) | C$47 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 219 (C$88) | C$85 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$7 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$4.55) | C$3.90 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$5.19) | C$3.90 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.48 (C$2.19) | C$3.21 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.77 (C$1.91) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (C$34) | C$43 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$14) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 242 (C$97) | C$84 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (C$28) | C$93 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (C$1.40) | C$5.44 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.50 (C$2.20) | C$5.57 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,451 (C$581) | C$141 | + 312% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (C$0.56) | C$2.00 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (C$44) | C$34 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.75 (C$1.90) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,580 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Porto Alegre (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,426
(R$ 6,064)
in Porto Alegre.
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