Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.20) | C$5.84 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.00 (C$0.92) | C$1.85 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (C$1.91) | C$4.50 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.66 (C$1.12) | C$3.04 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (C$3.49) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6.00 (C$1.84) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.02 (C$0.93) | C$3.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.53 (C$1.39) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 (C$9) | C$18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.95) | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.37 (C$1.03) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,940 (C$595) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,283 (C$393) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 255 (C$78) | C$133 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,083 (C$332) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 929 (C$285) | C$806 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 102 (C$31) | C$66 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 104 (C$32) | C$50 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,442 (C$442) | C$322 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 367 (C$112) | C$96 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (C$5.93) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (C$4.22) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 237 (C$73) | C$61 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 131 (C$40) | C$38 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (C$102) | C$96 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (C$72) | C$112 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,405 (C$20,055) | C$22,935 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.74 (C$1.15) | C$1.39 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 122 (C$37) | C$67 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$4.80) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 228 (C$70) | C$77 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$2.76) | C$3.78 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$2.62) | C$4.28 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.75 (C$1.46) | C$3.11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.23 (C$0.99) | C$2.46 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 61 (C$19) | C$50 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 26 (C$8) | C$27 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (C$28) | C$117 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 133 (C$41) | C$94 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (C$4.26) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.61 (C$1.72) | C$5.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$3.11) | C$6 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,101 (C$951) | C$647 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (C$0.35) | C$0.83 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 80 (C$25) | C$36 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.21) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 157 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,207 (R$ 10,458) in São Carlos.
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