Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (C$2.67) | C$5.78 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.97 (C$1.33) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (C$2.66) | C$4.18 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (C$2.06) | C$3.17 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (C$2.56) | C$4.24 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.89 (C$1.58) | C$3.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.27 (C$1.41) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$2.03) | C$2.48 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.26 (C$0.87) | C$1.93 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,035 (C$545) | C$2,136 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,198 (C$321) | C$1,257 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (C$56) | C$124 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,206 (C$323) | C$1,120 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 919 (C$246) | C$805 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 158 (C$42) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (C$21) | C$54 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,072 (C$555) | C$311 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 476 (C$128) | C$97 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$4.54) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 207 (C$56) | C$60 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 224 (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 315 (C$84) | C$98 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 240 (C$64) | C$117 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,901 (C$21,146) | C$22,942 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (C$1.61) | C$1.67 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 214 (C$57) | C$67 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$4.08) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 243 (C$65) | C$77 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (C$1.85) | C$3.85 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$2.29) | C$4.33 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.64 (C$1.24) | C$3.16 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.74 (C$0.73) | C$2.46 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (C$6) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Carlos | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (C$22) | C$51 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 (C$9) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 94 (C$25) | C$135 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 144 (C$39) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (C$4.01) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (C$2.87) | C$5.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$2.76) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,138 (C$841) | C$647 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (C$0.31) | C$0.24 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 113 (C$30) | C$37 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$1.97) | C$11 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 71 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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