- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- Santos, Sao Paulo
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (C$6) | C$15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 29 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.42) | C$5.69 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.09 (C$1.09) | C$2.05 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.28 (C$1.87) | C$4.81 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.72 (C$1.67) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (C$5.75) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.92 (C$2.10) | C$4.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.32 (C$1.18) | C$3.34 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.17 (C$1.83) | C$3.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (C$11) | C$16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (C$2.40) | C$2.41 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.08 (C$1.09) | C$2.01 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,000 (C$1,062) | C$1,651 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,425 (C$858) | C$1,142 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 497 (C$176) | C$102 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,433 (C$507) | C$1,038 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 (C$389) | C$779 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 387 (C$137) | C$66 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 69 (C$24) | C$39 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,098 (C$743) | C$351 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 398 (C$141) | C$86 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$5.57) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (C$71) | C$59 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 253 (C$90) | C$40 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (C$109) | C$93 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 209 (C$74) | C$92 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 68,500 (C$24,241) | C$22,749 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.70 (C$1.31) | C$1.27 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 279 (C$99) | C$67 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 (C$17) | C$31 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 26 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 53 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 256 (C$91) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (C$5.51) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$4.44) | C$3.72 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$4.68) | C$2.83 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.09 (C$1.80) | C$3.09 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.50 (C$1.24) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (C$12) | C$19 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 101 (C$36) | C$46 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (C$16) | C$26 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 181 (C$64) | C$101 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 (C$59) | C$85 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (C$8) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.79 (C$2.05) | C$5.34 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6.00 (C$2.12) | C$5.67 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,349 (C$1,185) | C$549 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.87 (C$0.66) | C$1.04 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 151 (C$54) | C$35 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6.00 (C$2.12) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 473 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,038
(R$ 11,411)
in Santos, Sao Paulo.
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