- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Salvador
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (C$2.00) | C$5.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.14 (C$1.66) | C$2.40 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.52 (C$1.81) | C$4.13 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.24 (C$1.30) | C$2.54 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (C$4.72) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.50 (C$1.80) | C$3.55 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (C$3.09) | C$3.02 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.30 (C$1.32) | C$2.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.51) | C$2.18 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.58 (C$1.43) | C$1.87 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,750 (C$1,099) | C$1,186 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,800 (C$720) | C$982 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 250 (C$100) | C$104 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,250 (C$500) | C$919 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 850 (C$340) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 125 (C$50) | C$64 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,182 (C$872) | C$393 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 507 (C$203) | C$111 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$4.92) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 225 (C$90) | C$61 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 135 (C$54) | C$41 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 433 (C$173) | C$95 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 175 (C$70) | C$87 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 60,000 (C$23,986) | C$23,851 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.17 (C$1.27) | C$1.19 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 84 (C$34) | C$47 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 28 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 195 (C$78) | C$85 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$5.38) | C$2.88 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.72 (C$2.29) | C$3.16 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 7 (C$2.92) | C$2.53 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 116 (C$46) | C$45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (C$20) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 584 (C$233) | C$84 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 83 (C$33) | C$89 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.57 (C$1.83) | C$5.72 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.75 (C$1.90) | C$5.43 | - 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 952 (C$381) | C$141 | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (C$0.45) | C$1.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 146 (C$58) | C$34 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (C$2.50) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,138 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,104
(R$ 7,766)
in Salvador.
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