- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- São Carlos
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Carlos, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Carlos (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$14 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.84 (C$2.30) | C$5.67 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.82 (C$1.11) | C$2.40 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (C$2.44) | C$4.13 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.01 (C$1.58) | C$2.54 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (C$4.36) | C$9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.29 (C$2.09) | C$3.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.97 (C$1.17) | C$3.02 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.98 (C$1.57) | C$2.26 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (C$12) | C$15 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.43) | C$2.18 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.84 (C$1.12) | C$1.87 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in São Carlos (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,647 (C$649) | C$1,186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,099 (C$433) | C$982 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 208 (C$82) | C$104 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,034 (C$407) | C$919 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 888 (C$350) | C$695 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 98 (C$39) | C$64 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (C$39) | C$39 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,502 (C$592) | C$393 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 348 (C$137) | C$111 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$4.67) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in São Carlos (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 (C$85) | C$61 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 136 (C$54) | C$41 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 295 (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 211 (C$83) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in São Carlos (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 56,353 (C$22,199) | C$23,851 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.60 (C$1.42) | C$1.19 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 124 (C$49) | C$47 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 25 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in São Carlos (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (C$87) | C$85 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$6 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.82) | C$2.88 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$3.29) | C$3.82 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.77 (C$1.88) | C$3.16 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.27 (C$1.29) | C$2.53 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in São Carlos (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 56 (C$22) | C$45 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (C$36) | C$84 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 123 (C$48) | C$89 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (C$5.31) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.61 (C$2.21) | C$5.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (C$3.91) | C$5.43 | - 28% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,300 (C$1,300) | C$850 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 (C$0.44) | C$1.04 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 84 (C$33) | C$34 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$2.70) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 289 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in São Carlos (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,438
(R$ 6,190)
in São Carlos.
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