- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- São Luís
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (C$10) | C$14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (C$8) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.93 (C$2.36) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.37 (C$1.34) | C$2.38 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.15 (C$2.05) | C$4.08 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.68 (C$1.46) | C$2.62 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (C$4.14) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.10 (C$2.02) | C$3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (C$1.57) | C$2.90 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 (C$1.47) | C$2.89 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (C$16) | C$16 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.45 (C$2.16) | C$2.31 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.49 (C$0.99) | C$1.76 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,539 (C$1,405) | C$1,186 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,923 (C$764) | C$982 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 266 (C$106) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,734 (C$689) | C$919 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 909 (C$361) | C$695 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 231 (C$92) | C$64 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,962 (C$779) | C$392 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 395 (C$157) | C$111 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.92) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (C$4.22) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 (C$85) | C$61 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 124 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 273 (C$108) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 258 (C$102) | C$87 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,724 (C$26,100) | C$22,684 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.40 (C$1.35) | C$1.19 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 124 (C$49) | C$47 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 29 (C$12) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (C$61) | C$85 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 (C$3.53) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$3.28) | C$3.90 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$3.40) | C$3.90 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.53 (C$1.40) | C$3.21 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.40 (C$1.35) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 81 (C$32) | C$43 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (C$16) | C$27 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 113 (C$45) | C$84 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 172 (C$68) | C$93 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (C$4.91) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$3.19) | C$5.44 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$3.27) | C$5.57 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 753 (C$299) | C$141 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.91 (C$0.36) | C$2.00 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 151 (C$60) | C$34 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$3.35) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,570
(R$ 6,471)
in São Luís.
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