Cost of living in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil vs Fort St. John, Canada
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (C$5.88) | C$19 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (C$5.65) | C$12 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$1.54) | C$9 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.28 (C$0.73) | C$1.49 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.65) | C$5.54 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.42 (C$0.99) | C$4.00 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (C$3.48) | C$13 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (C$1.42) | C$5.00 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.02 (C$0.68) | C$4.00 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.40 (C$0.99) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (C$7) | C$30 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (C$1.62) | C$2.47 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.57 (C$0.80) | C$2.75 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 76% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,134 (C$478) | C$2,490 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,428 (C$320) | C$1,614 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 353 (C$79) | C$327 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,541 (C$345) | C$1,400 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 912 (C$204) | C$1,200 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 319 (C$71) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (C$17) | C$75 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,585 (C$355) | C$500 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 401 (C$90) | C$172 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (C$5.61) | C$10 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (C$3.34) | C$31 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 179 (C$40) | C$72 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 157 (C$35) | C$50 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (C$78) | C$125 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 201 (C$45) | C$175 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 81,341 (C$18,203) | C$39,828 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.44 (C$0.99) | C$1.33 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 178 (C$40) | C$38 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 26 (C$5.78) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (C$3.06) | C$5.99 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (C$9) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 308 (C$69) | C$70 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (C$4.14) | C$7 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$2.31) | C$5.31 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$2.83) | C$5.50 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.66 (C$1.27) | C$2.07 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.22 (C$0.72) | C$2.12 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (C$10) | C$17 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 87 (C$19) | C$61 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 (C$9) | C$30 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 189 (C$42) | C$35 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 170 (C$38) | C$95 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (C$4.50) | C$7 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$1.88) | C$5.68 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$1.98) | C$6 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,310 (C$741) | C$600 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.18 (C$0.26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (C$28) | C$47 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (C$1.46) | C$13 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,900 in Fort St. John you would need to make just about C$3,342 (R$ 14,935) in Ribeirão Preto.
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