- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- São Luís
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (C$2.40) | C$5.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (C$1.30) | C$2.17 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (C$2.31) | C$4.84 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.67 (C$1.37) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (C$4.02) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (C$1.97) | C$4.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (C$1.50) | C$3.31 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.09 (C$1.53) | C$3.07 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (C$15) | C$16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.67 (C$2.12) | C$2.51 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.60 (C$0.97) | C$2.07 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,046 (C$1,141) | C$1,576 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,871 (C$701) | C$1,122 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 357 (C$134) | C$109 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,671 (C$626) | C$1,019 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,042 (C$390) | C$774 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 231 (C$86) | C$66 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (C$28) | C$40 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,911 (C$716) | C$377 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 406 (C$152) | C$98 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.61) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$4.35) | C$23 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 167 (C$63) | C$59 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 128 (C$48) | C$40 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 288 (C$108) | C$93 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (C$96) | C$92 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,472 (C$21,902) | C$22,749 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.53 (C$1.32) | C$1.26 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 126 (C$47) | C$65 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (C$14) | C$31 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (C$7) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 172 (C$64) | C$96 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 (C$3.49) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$3.57) | C$3.72 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (C$3.43) | C$2.83 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.06 (C$1.52) | C$3.09 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.68 (C$1.38) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (C$33) | C$46 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 111 (C$42) | C$101 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 190 (C$71) | C$87 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (C$4.81) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$3.60) | C$5.53 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$3.34) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,248 (C$1,217) | C$549 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (C$0.36) | C$1.04 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 165 (C$62) | C$35 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$3.23) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 449 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,088
(R$ 8,244)
in São Luís.
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