Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 21 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$2.81) | C$5.84 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.84 (C$1.16) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (C$2.31) | C$4.48 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.93 (C$1.18) | C$3.04 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (C$4.55) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.86 (C$1.76) | C$4.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.57 (C$1.08) | C$3.76 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.15 (C$1.25) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.61 (C$1.69) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (C$0.97) | C$1.93 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,587 (C$478) | C$2,136 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,027 (C$309) | C$1,241 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 340 (C$102) | C$133 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,328 (C$400) | C$1,120 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 777 (C$234) | C$806 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 507 (C$153) | C$66 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 116 (C$35) | C$54 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (C$457) | C$311 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (C$124) | C$97 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (C$3.39) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (C$60) | C$60 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 316 (C$95) | C$98 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (C$19,183) | C$22,935 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.72 (C$1.12) | C$1.42 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 169 (C$51) | C$67 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$4.49) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (C$47) | C$77 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (C$3.31) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$2.47) | C$3.85 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$4.00) | C$4.28 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (C$1.28) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (C$1.42) | C$2.46 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (C$27) | C$52 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (C$39) | C$117 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (C$50) | C$96 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (C$3.01) | C$9 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$2.26) | C$5.42 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (C$2.18) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (C$798) | C$647 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.85 (C$0.56) | C$0.83 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (C$37) | C$35 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (C$2.86) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 145 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,739 (R$ 12,408) in Teresina.
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