Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (C$8) | C$23 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (C$8) | C$12 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (C$2.28) | C$6 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.73 (C$1.13) | C$2.09 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (C$2.48) | C$4.37 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (C$1.78) | C$3.95 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (C$4.77) | C$11 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (C$2.28) | C$4.85 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.98 (C$1.42) | C$3.95 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.77 (C$1.37) | C$3.64 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (C$10) | C$21 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$1.87) | C$2.77 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.81 (C$0.91) | C$2.11 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,825 (C$434) | C$2,417 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,332 (C$317) | C$1,456 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 335 (C$80) | C$120 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,393 (C$332) | C$1,347 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 916 (C$218) | C$985 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (C$71) | C$69 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (C$20) | C$63 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,939 (C$462) | C$311 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 510 (C$121) | C$140 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (C$3.62) | C$23 | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 225 (C$54) | C$57 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 310 (C$74) | C$41 | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 417 (C$99) | C$105 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,498 (C$20,118) | C$24,609 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.98 (C$1.42) | C$1.65 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 213 (C$51) | C$60 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (C$6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$4.00) | C$8 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 278 (C$66) | C$77 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (C$5.31) | C$6 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$2.21) | C$4.17 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$2.70) | C$4.59 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.97 (C$0.95) | C$3.11 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.25 (C$0.77) | C$3.02 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (C$7) | C$20 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (C$19) | C$55 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 96 (C$23) | C$135 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 153 (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (C$4.95) | C$10 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$2.38) | C$4.71 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (C$2.50) | C$6 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,138 (C$747) | C$647 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (C$0.28) | C$0.24 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 (C$24) | C$37 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$1.86) | C$13 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 134 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 02, 2024.
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