- Cost of Living
- Brazil
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- São Bernardo do Campo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (C$10) | C$15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$3.35) | C$5.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.24 (C$1.14) | C$2.05 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (C$3.04) | C$4.81 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (C$2.13) | C$2.90 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (C$5.92) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$2.60) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.84 (C$1.70) | C$3.34 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.95 (C$1.39) | C$3.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.23) | C$2.41 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.08 (C$1.44) | C$2.01 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,096 (C$738) | C$1,651 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,500 (C$528) | C$1,142 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 342 (C$121) | C$102 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,562 (C$550) | C$1,038 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 982 (C$346) | C$779 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 391 (C$138) | C$66 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (C$32) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,843 (C$649) | C$351 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 470 (C$166) | C$86 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$5.15) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 197 (C$70) | C$59 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 159 (C$56) | C$40 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 401 (C$141) | C$93 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 221 (C$78) | C$92 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 92,734 (C$32,669) | C$22,749 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.45 (C$1.22) | C$1.27 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 190 (C$67) | C$67 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (C$11) | C$31 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 89 (C$31) | C$20 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 223 (C$79) | C$82 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.57) | C$3.72 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.32) | C$2.83 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (C$2.27) | C$3.09 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.75 (C$1.32) | C$2.46 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (C$12) | C$19 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 92 (C$32) | C$46 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 140 (C$49) | C$101 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 191 (C$67) | C$85 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (C$9) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$3.60) | C$5.34 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$2.97) | C$5.67 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,751 (C$1,321) | C$549 | + 141% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (C$0.43) | C$1.04 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (C$49) | C$35 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.47) | C$11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 352 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,885
(R$ 11,028)
in São Bernardo do Campo.
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