- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Londrina
- Boston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Londrina (Brazil) and Boston (United States)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Londrina (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 18.40 ($9.07) | $14.53 | 38% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 15.20 ($7.50) | $7.04 | 6% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 4.83 ($2.38) | $3.81 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.05 ($1.01) | $2.35 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 2.60 ($1.28) | $2.53 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.25 ($2.10) | $3.66 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 6.33 ($3.12) | $5.96 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.13 ($1.55) | $4.02 | 62% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.05 ($1.50) | $3.95 | 62% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2 ($0.99) | $2.56 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13.24 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.62 ($1.79) | $1.65 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.60 ($0.79) | $2.33 | 66% |
| Housing | 71% | ||
| Housing in Londrina (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 950 ($469) | $2,359 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 175 ($86) | $137 | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 65 ($32) | $52 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,699 ($838) | $571 | 47% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $88 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $10.78 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - |
| Clothes | 46% | ||
| Clothes in Londrina (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 206 ($102) | $47 | 117% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 123 ($61) | $43 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 260 ($128) | $81 | 58% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 146 ($72) | $89 | 19% |
| Transportation | 3% | ||
| Transportation in Londrina (Brazil) is 3% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,000 ($25,645) | $23,463 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.58 ($1.27) | $0.98 | 30% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 123 ($61) | $70 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $26 | - |
| Personal Care | 57% | ||
| Personal Care in Londrina (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 56 ($28) | $7.69 | 259% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14.50 ($7.15) | $6.08 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.48 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $3.86 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4 ($1.97) | $3.13 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.90 ($1.43) | $3.35 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 28 ($13.56) | $25 | 45% |
| Entertainment | 41% | ||
| Entertainment in Londrina (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 35 ($17.26) | $42 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 29 ($14.06) | $22 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 63 ($31) | $151 | 80% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 105 ($52) | $90 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13.75 ($6.78) | $10.86 | 38% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.77 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 3.75 ($1.85) | $5.34 | 65% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 450 ($222) | $156 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.78 ($0.38) | $0.67 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 90 ($44) | $64 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.53 ($2.24) | $8.39 | 73% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,557 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Londrina (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Boston (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in Boston
you would need to make just about $9,595
(R$ 19,455)
in Londrina.