- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- São Carlos
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (C$2.33) | C$5.69 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.80 (C$1.05) | C$2.17 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.79 (C$2.16) | C$4.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.24 (C$1.59) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 (C$1.96) | C$4.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.97 (C$1.11) | C$3.31 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (C$1.42) | C$3.07 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (C$11) | C$16 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.26) | C$2.51 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.16 (C$1.18) | C$2.07 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,827 (C$683) | C$1,576 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,099 (C$411) | C$1,122 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 208 (C$78) | C$109 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,034 (C$387) | C$1,019 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 888 (C$332) | C$774 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 98 (C$37) | C$66 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 98 (C$37) | C$40 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,551 (C$580) | C$377 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 353 (C$132) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$4.59) | C$23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 218 (C$82) | C$59 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 136 (C$51) | C$40 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (C$117) | C$93 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 216 (C$81) | C$92 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 59,616 (C$22,294) | C$22,749 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.62 (C$1.35) | C$1.26 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 124 (C$46) | C$65 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$31 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$5.84) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (C$83) | C$96 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 24 (C$9) | C$6 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.62) | C$3.72 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$3.12) | C$2.83 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.77 (C$1.78) | C$3.09 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.27 (C$1.22) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 64 (C$24) | C$46 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (C$34) | C$101 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 134 (C$50) | C$87 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (C$5.04) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.61 (C$2.10) | C$5.53 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$3.82) | C$5.67 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,300 (C$1,234) | C$549 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (C$0.43) | C$1.04 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 83 (C$31) | C$35 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.62) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 302 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,951
(R$ 7,892)
in São Carlos.
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