Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$5.49) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (C$2.30) | C$5.78 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.72 (C$1.07) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (C$1.94) | C$4.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.78 (C$0.86) | C$3.04 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (C$4.34) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (C$1.39) | C$4.24 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.22 (C$0.96) | C$3.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.15 (C$0.94) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.37) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.81 (C$0.64) | C$1.93 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,632 (C$597) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,769 (C$401) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 287 (C$65) | C$133 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,022 (C$458) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,212 (C$275) | C$806 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 285 (C$65) | C$66 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,621 (C$367) | C$311 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (C$107) | C$97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$3.33) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$2.71) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 (C$37) | C$60 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 (C$49) | C$39 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 257 (C$58) | C$98 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 (C$51) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,395 (C$19,810) | C$22,935 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.59 (C$1.04) | C$1.39 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 (C$50) | C$67 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (C$4.33) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 143 (C$32) | C$77 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (C$3.40) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$2.16) | C$3.85 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.15) | C$4.28 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.52 (C$1.03) | C$3.11 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.42 (C$1.00) | C$2.46 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (C$18) | C$52 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 50 (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 197 (C$45) | C$117 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 161 (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$4.05) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (C$2.13) | C$5.42 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$1.98) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (C$777) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (C$0.29) | C$0.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (C$26) | C$35 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (C$2.42) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,994 (R$ 13,209) in Salvador.
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