- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Canada
- São Paulo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 33 (C$13) | C$14 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$3.23) | C$5.67 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (C$1.36) | C$2.40 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (C$3.36) | C$4.13 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.73 (C$2.24) | C$2.54 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$2.75) | C$3.55 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.27 (C$1.67) | C$3.02 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.66 (C$1.83) | C$2.26 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (C$16) | C$15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.55) | C$2.18 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.22 (C$1.26) | C$1.87 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,871 (C$1,518) | C$1,186 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,597 (C$1,018) | C$982 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,018 (C$399) | C$104 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,949 (C$1,156) | C$919 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,835 (C$720) | C$695 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 538 (C$211) | C$64 | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,821 (C$714) | C$393 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 483 (C$189) | C$111 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 212 (C$83) | C$61 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 177 (C$70) | C$41 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 351 (C$138) | C$95 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 254 (C$100) | C$87 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,547 (C$33,931) | C$23,851 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.49 (C$1.37) | C$1.19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 200 (C$78) | C$47 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (C$7) | C$7 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (C$18) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 267 (C$105) | C$85 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$5.04) | C$2.88 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$5.47) | C$3.82 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (C$2.38) | C$3.16 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.98 (C$1.56) | C$2.53 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 108 (C$42) | C$45 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (C$22) | C$26 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 206 (C$81) | C$84 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 203 (C$80) | C$89 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (C$3.53) | C$5.72 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (C$4.71) | C$5.43 | - 13% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 2,949 (C$1,156) | C$850 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.47 (C$0.58) | C$1.04 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 213 (C$84) | C$34 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (C$3.32) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,134
(R$ 10,545)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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