Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$2.18) | C$5.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.82 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (C$1.95) | C$4.48 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.84 (C$1.16) | C$3.04 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (C$3.38) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (C$1.58) | C$4.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.81 (C$1.15) | C$3.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.09 (C$1.23) | C$3.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.69 (C$1.71) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.60 (C$0.78) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,034 (C$914) | C$2,136 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,854 (C$559) | C$1,241 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 356 (C$107) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,673 (C$504) | C$1,120 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,044 (C$314) | C$806 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 406 (C$122) | C$66 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,833 (C$552) | C$311 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 406 (C$122) | C$97 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.87) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (C$3.80) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 (C$51) | C$60 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 128 (C$39) | C$39 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 232 (C$70) | C$98 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (C$79) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 68,153 (C$20,530) | C$22,935 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.71 (C$1.12) | C$1.42 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (C$5.99) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 167 (C$50) | C$77 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 9 (C$2.85) | C$6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$3.36) | C$3.85 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$2.83) | C$4.28 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.42 (C$1.33) | C$3.11 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.66 (C$1.10) | C$2.46 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (C$24) | C$52 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (C$14) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 114 (C$34) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (C$57) | C$96 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (C$3.86) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$2.90) | C$5.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$2.69) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,164 (C$953) | C$647 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (C$0.29) | C$0.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (C$40) | C$35 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$2.60) | C$11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 197 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,179 (R$ 10,552) in São Luís.
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