- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- Santa Maria
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Maria, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.71 (C$2.28) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.55 (C$1.02) | C$2.38 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.38 (C$2.15) | C$4.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 (C$1.84) | C$2.62 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (C$5.27) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.67 (C$1.86) | C$3.73 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.90 (C$1.16) | C$2.90 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.24 (C$1.29) | C$2.89 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 21 (C$8) | C$16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.67 (C$1.86) | C$2.31 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.29 (C$0.91) | C$1.76 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,820 (C$727) | C$1,186 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,084 (C$433) | C$982 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 220 (C$88) | C$117 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 786 (C$314) | C$919 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 887 (C$354) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 356 (C$142) | C$64 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 92 (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,613 (C$644) | C$392 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 400 (C$159) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$5.79) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (C$4.04) | C$26 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 162 (C$65) | C$61 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 140 (C$56) | C$41 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (C$108) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 146 (C$58) | C$87 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,033 (C$26,363) | C$22,684 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.37 (C$1.35) | C$1.19 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 146 (C$58) | C$47 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 22 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (C$5.59) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 208 (C$83) | C$85 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (C$5.39) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$3.63) | C$3.90 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.84) | C$3.90 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.98 (C$1.99) | C$3.21 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.08 (C$1.63) | C$2.46 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (C$23) | C$44 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 134 (C$53) | C$90 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (C$5.18) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$3.08) | C$5.98 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$3.41) | C$5.61 | - 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 350 (C$140) | C$141 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (C$0.53) | C$2.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 85 (C$34) | C$34 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.76) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 35% 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$2,154
(R$ 5,395)
in Santa Maria.
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