- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Salvador
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (C$1.99) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.89 (C$1.54) | C$2.38 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.52 (C$1.79) | C$4.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.24 (C$1.29) | C$2.62 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (C$4.69) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.50 (C$1.79) | C$3.73 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (C$3.07) | C$2.90 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.30 (C$1.31) | C$2.89 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.72 (C$2.27) | C$2.31 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.58 (C$1.42) | C$1.76 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,750 (C$1,092) | C$1,186 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,800 (C$715) | C$982 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 250 (C$99) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,250 (C$496) | C$919 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 850 (C$338) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 125 (C$50) | C$64 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 (C$30) | C$39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,705 (C$677) | C$392 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 458 (C$182) | C$111 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (C$4.41) | C$26 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 225 (C$89) | C$61 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 135 (C$54) | C$41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 369 (C$146) | C$95 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 175 (C$69) | C$87 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 60,000 (C$23,827) | C$22,684 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.17 (C$1.26) | C$1.19 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 84 (C$33) | C$47 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (C$15) | C$20 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 220 (C$87) | C$85 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.64) | C$3.90 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (C$2.49) | C$3.21 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 (C$2.47) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (C$12) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 105 (C$42) | C$43 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (C$19) | C$27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 157 (C$62) | C$84 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 83 (C$33) | C$93 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.57 (C$1.81) | C$5.44 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.75 (C$1.89) | C$5.57 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,047 (C$416) | C$141 | + 195% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (C$0.45) | C$2.00 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (C$58) | C$34 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (C$2.48) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 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 965 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,223
(R$ 5,598)
in Salvador.
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