Cost of living in Santa Maria, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.86 (C$1.81) | C$5.84 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.82 (C$0.87) | C$1.85 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.60 (C$1.73) | C$4.50 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 (C$1.42) | C$3.04 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (C$4.05) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.61 (C$1.42) | C$4.24 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.94 (C$0.91) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.49 (C$1.08) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.08 (C$1.57) | C$2.48 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.32 (C$0.71) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,816 (C$560) | C$2,136 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,096 (C$338) | C$1,241 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 249 (C$77) | C$133 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,113 (C$343) | C$1,120 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 872 (C$269) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 356 (C$110) | C$66 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (C$30) | C$50 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,481 (C$457) | C$322 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 437 (C$135) | C$96 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (C$5.45) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (C$3.21) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 146 (C$45) | C$61 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 120 (C$37) | C$38 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 302 (C$93) | C$96 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 213 (C$66) | C$112 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,423 (C$23,871) | C$22,935 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.89 (C$1.20) | C$1.39 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 168 (C$52) | C$67 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$5.09) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (C$68) | C$77 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (C$4.16) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.08) | C$3.78 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.09) | C$4.28 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.07 (C$1.56) | C$3.11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.40 (C$1.05) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 62 (C$19) | C$50 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$11) | C$27 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 100 (C$31) | C$117 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 137 (C$42) | C$94 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (C$4.61) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$2.47) | C$5.25 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$2.46) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (C$0.41) | C$0.83 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 89 (C$27) | C$36 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$2.35) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 162 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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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$3,302 (R$ 10,710) in Santa Maria.
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