Cost of living comparison between Natal (Brazil) and Miami (United States)
| Food | 29% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Natal (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 15 ($7.49) | $12.41 | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 14.00 ($6.99) | $6.32 | 11% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 3.43 ($1.71) | $5.11 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 1.95 ($0.97) | $2.70 | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.46 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.05 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 5.30 ($2.65) | $5.34 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.43 ($2.21) | $3.88 | 43% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.90 ($2.45) | $3.91 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 1.29 ($0.65) | $1.90 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16.08 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.08 ($1.54) | $1.84 | 17% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.60 ($2.30) | $2.10 | 10% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Natal (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 492 ($246) | $1,574 | 84% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 277 ($138) | $176 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 93 ($47) | $44 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,667 ($832) | $639 | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $117 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $10.00 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15.59 | - |
| Clothes | 97% | ||
| Clothes in Natal (Brazil) is 97% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 225 ($112) | $42 | 169% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 183 ($92) | $46 | 99% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 270 ($135) | $67 | 102% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 167 ($83) | $76 | 10% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Natal (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 35,000 ($17,479) | $21,569 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 9.60 ($4.79) | $1.06 | 354% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 117 ($59) | $66 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Natal (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 39 ($19.60) | $7.69 | 155% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 8.67 ($4.33) | $5.70 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.33 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.09 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 2.25 ($1.12) | $3.09 | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4 ($2.00) | $2.82 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 ($13.32) | $16.39 | 19% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Natal (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 38 ($18.88) | $43 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 25 ($12.63) | $21 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 128 ($64) | $94 | 32% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 113 ($56) | $81 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 9.33 ($4.66) | $11.28 | 59% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.23 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.28 ($2.14) | $4.78 | 55% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | R$ 458 ($228) | $168 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 ($0.58) | $0.37 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 115 ($57) | $51 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.75 ($2.87) | $6.41 | 55% |
| TOTAL | 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,047 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Natal (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Miami (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in Miami
you would need to make just about $2,963
(R$ 5,934)
in Natal.