- Cost of Living
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- Santa Maria
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Maria, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (C$7) | C$15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.86 (C$2.07) | C$5.69 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.73 (C$0.96) | C$2.05 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.86 (C$2.07) | C$4.81 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.60 (C$1.62) | C$2.90 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (C$4.62) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.79 (C$1.69) | C$4.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.94 (C$1.04) | C$3.34 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.49 (C$1.23) | C$3.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.89 (C$1.73) | C$2.41 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.14 (C$0.75) | C$2.01 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,772 (C$626) | C$1,651 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,075 (C$380) | C$1,142 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 274 (C$97) | C$102 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 883 (C$312) | C$1,038 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 833 (C$294) | C$779 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 356 (C$126) | C$66 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,571 (C$555) | C$351 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 437 (C$154) | C$86 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (C$3.67) | C$22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 (C$57) | C$59 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 120 (C$43) | C$40 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 305 (C$108) | C$93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 213 (C$75) | C$92 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,345 (C$27,327) | C$22,749 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.72 (C$1.31) | C$1.27 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 168 (C$60) | C$67 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (C$8) | C$31 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$5.83) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 230 (C$81) | C$82 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (C$4.77) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.43) | C$3.72 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.54) | C$2.83 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.25 (C$1.85) | C$3.09 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.63 (C$1.28) | C$2.46 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 60 (C$21) | C$46 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 34 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 100 (C$35) | C$101 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 131 (C$46) | C$85 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$2.83) | C$5.34 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$2.78) | C$5.67 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.33 (C$0.47) | C$1.04 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 87 (C$31) | C$35 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$2.66) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 378 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Maria (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,053
(R$ 8,641)
in Santa Maria.
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