- 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$ 34 (C$13) | C$14 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (C$3.31) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.55 (C$1.42) | C$2.38 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (C$3.41) | C$4.08 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.82 (C$2.32) | C$2.62 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$2.87) | C$3.73 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.56 (C$1.82) | C$2.90 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.59 (C$1.83) | C$2.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (C$2.59) | C$2.31 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.36 (C$1.34) | C$1.76 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,873 (C$1,546) | C$1,186 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 2,648 (C$1,057) | C$982 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,114 (C$445) | C$117 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,055 (C$1,220) | C$919 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,930 (C$771) | C$695 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 462 (C$185) | C$64 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,836 (C$733) | C$392 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 488 (C$195) | C$111 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 216 (C$86) | C$61 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 182 (C$73) | C$41 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 360 (C$144) | C$95 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 260 (C$104) | C$87 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,163 (C$33,602) | C$22,684 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.48 (C$1.39) | C$1.19 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 197 (C$78) | C$47 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 281 (C$112) | C$85 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$5.11) | C$3.90 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$5.66) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (C$2.48) | C$3.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.16 (C$1.66) | C$2.46 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 107 (C$43) | C$43 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 (C$22) | C$27 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 220 (C$88) | C$84 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 201 (C$80) | C$93 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (C$3.48) | C$5.44 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (C$4.94) | C$5.57 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,209 (C$483) | C$141 | + 242% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.37 (C$0.55) | C$2.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 194 (C$77) | C$34 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (C$3.44) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,508
(R$ 8,786)
in São Paulo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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