- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Ribeirão Preto
- Buffalo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) and Buffalo (United States)
| Food | 37% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 18.83 ($9.29) | $8.63 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.67 ($8.71) | $5.74 | 52% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 6 ($2.96) | $4.29 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 1.95 ($0.96) | $2.63 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.17 ($1.56) | $2.03 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.67 ($1.32) | $5.51 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7.70 ($3.80) | $5.57 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.16 ($1.56) | $4.90 | 68% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.33 ($1.64) | $3.62 | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2 ($0.99) | $2.25 | 56% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 ($14.92) | $24 | 38% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.14 ($2.04) | $1.37 | 49% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.08 ($1.02) | $3.18 | 68% |
| Housing | 54% | ||
| Housing in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,200 ($592) | $1,136 | 48% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 ($104) | $273 | 62% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 92 ($45) | $161 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,625 ($801) | $716 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 275 ($136) | $256 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 ($5.92) | $15.14 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 ($11.10) | $10.23 | 8% |
| Clothes | 50% | ||
| Clothes in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 200 ($99) | $55 | 80% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 110 ($54) | $27 | 98% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 222 ($109) | $106 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 162 ($80) | $107 | 25% |
| Transportation | 45% | ||
| Transportation in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 48,800 ($24,067) | $20,857 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.59 ($1.28) | $1 | 28% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 102 ($50) | $131 | 62% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 12.56 ($6.19) | $33 | 81% |
| Personal Care | 31% | ||
| Personal Care in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 15 ($7.40) | $8.71 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $8.56 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.50 ($3.21) | $5.50 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 6.50 ($3.21) | $6.30 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4 ($1.97) | $2.59 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3 ($1.48) | $3.94 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 ($11.67) | $15.86 | 26% |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 60 ($30) | $51 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 29 ($14.14) | $34 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 120 ($59) | $167 | 65% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 109 ($54) | $89 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.50 ($5.67) | $14.83 | 62% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 ($1.73) | $3.30 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.33 ($2.14) | $5.07 | 58% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 600 ($296) | $149 | 99% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 ($0.74) | $1.37 | 46% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 148 ($73) | $45 | 63% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.50 ($2.22) | $12.75 | 83% |
| TOTAL | 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,114 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Buffalo
you would need to make just about $1,467
(R$ 2,975)
in Ribeirão Preto.