Cost of living in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Campina Grande | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (C$2.84) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (C$1.13) | C$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 15 (C$3.84) | C$4.98 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.06 (C$1.33) | C$4.33 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 20 (C$5.22) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (C$2.48) | C$3.70 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (C$1.66) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.29 (C$1.13) | C$3.31 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (C$1.94) | C$2.42 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.20 (C$0.84) | C$2.31 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Campina Grande | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,427 (C$376) | C$2,008 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,251 (C$330) | C$1,645 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (C$55) | C$99 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 883 (C$233) | C$1,201 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 838 (C$221) | C$1,069 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 140 (C$37) | C$85 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (C$22) | C$72 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,639 (C$432) | C$351 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 476 (C$125) | C$159 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (C$5.51) | C$17 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 40 (C$11) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Campina Grande | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 301 (C$79) | C$87 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 249 (C$66) | C$80 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 236 (C$62) | C$109 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 230 (C$61) | C$151 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Campina Grande | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 108,635 (C$28,608) | C$25,318 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (C$1.62) | C$1.53 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 134 (C$35) | C$66 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 110 (C$29) | C$31 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Campina Grande | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 44 (C$11) | C$13 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 82 (C$22) | C$38 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 307 (C$81) | C$54 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (C$3.55) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (C$3.42) | C$5.63 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (C$4.72) | C$5.47 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.76 (C$1.25) | C$3.95 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.92 (C$1.30) | C$1.60 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 41 (C$11) | C$24 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Campina Grande (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Campina Grande | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (C$29) | C$56 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 29 (C$8) | C$30 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 400 (C$105) | C$100 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 186 (C$49) | C$92 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 50 (C$13) | C$12 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 17 (C$4.44) | C$5.35 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$2.22) | C$5.92 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.97 (C$0.52) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 95 (C$25) | C$49 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 17 (C$4.35) | C$14 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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