Cost of living in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.93 (C$1.77) | C$5.78 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.89 (C$0.86) | C$1.98 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.63 (C$1.68) | C$4.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.87 (C$1.16) | C$3.04 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.21 (C$1.55) | C$4.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.06 (C$0.91) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.92 (C$1.17) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (C$1.94) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.05 (C$0.91) | C$1.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,623 (C$485) | C$2,136 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,211 (C$361) | C$1,241 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 256 (C$76) | C$133 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,132 (C$338) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 842 (C$251) | C$806 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 239 (C$71) | C$66 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (C$23) | C$54 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,079 (C$621) | C$311 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 381 (C$114) | C$97 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.90) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (C$4.55) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 217 (C$65) | C$60 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 175 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 399 (C$119) | C$98 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (C$66) | C$117 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 74,583 (C$22,265) | C$22,935 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (C$1.22) | C$1.39 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 121 (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$4.78) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 218 (C$65) | C$77 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (C$3.87) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$2.75) | C$3.85 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.79) | C$4.28 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.27 (C$1.57) | C$3.11 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.57 (C$1.06) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 (C$24) | C$52 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 106 (C$32) | C$117 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 165 (C$49) | C$96 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (C$4.58) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (C$2.01) | C$5.42 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (C$2.15) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,432 (C$726) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.63 (C$0.49) | C$0.83 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 (C$32) | C$35 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$2.26) | 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 164 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sao Jose do Rio Preto (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,382 (R$ 11,329) in Sao Jose do Rio Preto.
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