Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Luís | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$2.47) | C$5.78 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (C$1.77) | C$1.97 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (C$3.85) | C$4.31 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (C$1.93) | C$3.89 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.73 (C$1.57) | C$4.59 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.94 (C$1.35) | C$3.65 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.50 (C$1.50) | C$3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 59 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (C$2.30) | C$2.55 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 7 (C$1.92) | C$2.11 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Luís | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,917 (C$798) | C$2,291 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,816 (C$496) | C$1,332 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 687 (C$188) | C$124 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,653 (C$452) | C$1,235 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,173 (C$321) | C$875 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 954 (C$261) | C$68 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 100 (C$27) | C$54 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,846 (C$505) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 441 (C$121) | C$140 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.75) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 69 (C$19) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Luís | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 186 (C$51) | C$57 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 184 (C$50) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 341 (C$93) | C$105 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 298 (C$81) | C$117 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Luís | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,380 (C$21,428) | C$22,942 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.95 (C$1.63) | C$1.66 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 208 (C$57) | C$67 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Luís | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (C$4.47) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 32 (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 (C$74) | C$77 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (C$4.07) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$3.30) | C$4.17 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (C$4.38) | C$4.59 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (C$1.69) | C$3.11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.21 (C$1.42) | C$2.78 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 (C$15) | C$20 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| São Luís | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 73 (C$20) | C$53 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (C$16) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 117 (C$32) | C$135 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 173 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (C$3.65) | C$4.71 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$2.55) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,432 (C$938) | C$647 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (C$0.24) | C$0.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (C$33) | C$37 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$2.41) | C$11 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 168 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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