Cost of living in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$1.99) | C$5.78 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.57 (C$0.83) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.59) | C$4.18 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.39 (C$1.26) | C$3.04 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (C$3.70) | C$10 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$1.74) | C$4.24 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.67 (C$1.09) | C$3.76 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.87 (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$1.78) | C$2.48 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (C$0.75) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,462 (C$574) | C$2,136 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,643 (C$383) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 427 (C$100) | C$133 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,562 (C$364) | C$1,120 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,097 (C$256) | C$806 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 391 (C$91) | C$66 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 91 (C$21) | C$54 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,824 (C$425) | C$311 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 546 (C$127) | C$97 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (C$3.86) | C$10 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (C$4.29) | C$25 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 197 (C$46) | C$60 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 (C$37) | C$39 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 448 (C$104) | C$98 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 242 (C$56) | C$117 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 97,852 (C$22,801) | C$22,935 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.99 (C$0.93) | C$1.39 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 (C$47) | C$67 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (C$8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (C$4.29) | C$8 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 79 (C$18) | C$22 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (C$54) | C$77 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 (C$4.75) | C$6 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$2.52) | C$3.85 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$3.54) | C$4.28 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (C$1.72) | C$3.11 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.80 (C$0.89) | C$2.46 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (C$22) | C$52 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 150 (C$35) | C$117 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 191 (C$45) | C$96 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (C$5.90) | C$9 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (C$2.56) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$2.20) | C$7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,887 (C$673) | C$647 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.21 (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 147 (C$34) | C$35 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$1.85) | C$11 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,991 (R$ 12,836) in São Bernardo do Campo.
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