- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- São Paulo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (C$13) | C$15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$2.91) | C$5.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.41 (C$1.27) | C$2.17 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (C$3.15) | C$4.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.40 (C$2.02) | C$2.90 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (C$2.36) | C$4.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.95 (C$1.48) | C$3.31 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.46 (C$1.67) | C$3.07 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 (C$15) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (C$2.44) | C$2.51 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.46 (C$1.29) | C$2.07 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,820 (C$1,428) | C$1,576 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,523 (C$943) | C$1,122 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 843 (C$315) | C$109 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,939 (C$1,098) | C$1,019 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,867 (C$698) | C$774 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 405 (C$151) | C$66 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 (C$28) | C$40 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,834 (C$685) | C$377 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 458 (C$171) | C$98 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$23 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (C$84) | C$59 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 189 (C$71) | C$40 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 344 (C$128) | C$93 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (C$97) | C$92 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,232 (C$31,857) | C$22,749 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.68 (C$1.38) | C$1.26 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 (C$77) | C$65 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$6) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 226 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$4.39) | C$3.72 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$5.05) | C$2.83 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.98 (C$2.24) | C$3.09 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.52 (C$1.69) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 108 (C$40) | C$46 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 239 (C$89) | C$101 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 206 (C$77) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (C$3.60) | C$5.53 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (C$4.76) | C$5.67 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,764 (C$1,033) | C$549 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.26 (C$0.47) | C$1.04 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 185 (C$69) | C$35 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (C$4.03) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,956 prices entered by 960 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,411
(R$ 11,801)
in São Paulo.
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