Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Windsor, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (C$7) | C$16 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (C$5.41) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (C$2.32) | C$5.78 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 (C$1.05) | C$2.28 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (C$1.68) | C$2.71 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (C$0.90) | C$3.49 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (C$3.78) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (C$1.48) | C$3.70 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 (C$0.96) | C$2.51 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 (C$0.99) | C$2.90 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (C$9) | C$17 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 (C$1.30) | C$2.12 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (C$0.65) | C$1.70 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 (C$594) | C$1,188 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (C$363) | C$935 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 (C$58) | C$193 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 (C$392) | C$1,045 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 (C$258) | C$662 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (C$57) | C$175 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (C$16) | C$47 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 (C$366) | C$368 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (C$114) | C$122 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$3.33) | C$9 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (C$2.70) | C$22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (C$37) | C$51 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (C$44) | C$52 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (C$61) | C$99 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (C$52) | C$120 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 (C$18,598) | C$26,424 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (C$1.04) | C$1.20 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 229 (C$51) | C$83 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (C$4.27) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (C$34) | C$178 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (C$3.12) | C$8 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (C$2.13) | C$3.97 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (C$3.35) | C$4.83 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 (C$1.05) | C$3.16 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 (C$0.85) | C$2.14 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (C$18) | C$52 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (C$10) | C$23 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 (C$42) | C$146 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (C$36) | C$98 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (C$4.00) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (C$2.06) | C$3.82 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (C$1.92) | C$5.46 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (C$767) | C$496 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (C$0.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (C$27) | C$42 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (C$2.39) | C$12 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 444 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,300 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$1,697 (R$ 7,584) in Salvador.
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