Cost of living in São Luís, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Luís (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 24 (C$5.51) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$5.77) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$1.78) | C$5.78 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.30 (C$0.98) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (C$1.86) | C$4.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.87 (C$1.11) | C$3.04 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (C$2.95) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.23 (C$1.19) | C$4.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.47 (C$1.02) | C$3.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.72 (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (C$1.50) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 (C$0.73) | C$1.93 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in São Luís (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,839 (C$646) | C$2,136 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,756 (C$400) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 483 (C$110) | C$133 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,945 (C$442) | C$1,120 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,210 (C$275) | C$806 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 457 (C$104) | C$66 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,882 (C$428) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 403 (C$92) | C$97 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.15) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$3.91) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in São Luís (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 184 (C$42) | C$60 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 144 (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 358 (C$82) | C$98 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 287 (C$65) | C$117 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in São Luís (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 64,282 (C$14,628) | C$22,935 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.93 (C$0.89) | C$1.39 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 142 (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in São Luís (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (C$4.33) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 236 (C$54) | C$77 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 12 (C$2.69) | C$6 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (C$2.40) | C$3.85 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$2.18) | C$4.28 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.68 (C$1.07) | C$3.11 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.85 (C$0.88) | C$2.46 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in São Luís (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 93 (C$21) | C$52 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 118 (C$27) | C$117 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (C$3.08) | C$9 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$2.24) | C$5.42 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$1.95) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,137 (C$714) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 147 (C$34) | C$35 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$2.06) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 146 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Luís (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,040 (R$ 13,358) in São Luís.
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