Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (C$4.66) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (C$5.10) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (C$2.11) | C$5.78 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.12 (C$0.94) | C$1.98 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.65) | C$4.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.21 (C$0.96) | C$3.04 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (C$3.80) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.46 (C$1.24) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.82 (C$0.87) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (C$1.05) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.82 (C$1.32) | C$2.48 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.42 (C$0.78) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,618 (C$368) | C$2,136 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,081 (C$246) | C$1,241 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 369 (C$84) | C$133 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,425 (C$324) | C$1,120 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 865 (C$197) | C$806 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 493 (C$112) | C$66 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 113 (C$26) | C$54 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,517 (C$345) | C$311 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (C$94) | C$97 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$2.85) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (C$2.20) | C$25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (C$46) | C$60 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (C$39) | C$39 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 314 (C$71) | C$98 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (C$14,488) | C$22,935 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (C$0.93) | C$1.39 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 167 (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (C$3.39) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (C$35) | C$77 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (C$2.50) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$1.87) | C$3.85 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.02) | C$4.28 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (C$0.97) | C$3.11 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (C$1.07) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (C$5.95) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (C$20) | C$52 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (C$30) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (C$2.28) | C$9 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$1.71) | C$5.42 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (C$1.65) | C$7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,650 (C$603) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.76 (C$0.40) | C$0.83 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (C$28) | C$35 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (C$2.16) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 48 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,089 (R$ 13,575) in Teresina.
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