Cost of living in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (C$1.91) | C$5.84 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.11 (C$0.94) | C$1.85 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$2.02) | C$4.50 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.95 (C$1.20) | C$3.04 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (C$4.03) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$2.00) | C$4.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.71 (C$0.82) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.05 (C$1.53) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (C$11) | C$18 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.85) | C$2.48 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.41 (C$1.03) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,366 (C$716) | C$2,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,403 (C$425) | C$1,241 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 336 (C$102) | C$133 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,406 (C$425) | C$1,120 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 911 (C$276) | C$806 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 178 (C$54) | C$66 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (C$24) | C$50 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,565 (C$474) | C$322 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 486 (C$147) | C$96 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (C$4.17) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 192 (C$58) | C$61 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 213 (C$64) | C$38 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (C$102) | C$96 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 212 (C$64) | C$112 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,562 (C$24,381) | C$22,935 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.20 (C$1.27) | C$1.39 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 182 (C$55) | C$67 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$4.48) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 41 (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 286 (C$86) | C$77 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (C$4.77) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$2.89) | C$3.78 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$3.42) | C$4.28 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.75 (C$1.74) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.30 (C$1.00) | C$2.46 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (C$27) | C$50 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (C$12) | C$27 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 189 (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (C$56) | C$94 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (C$5.98) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (C$2.23) | C$5.25 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$2.79) | C$6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,374 (C$1,021) | C$647 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.23 (C$0.37) | C$0.83 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 143 (C$43) | C$36 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (C$1.92) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 157 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,113 (R$ 13,590) in Ribeirão Preto.
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