Cost of living comparison between Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) and Miami (United States)
| Food | 37% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 18.75 ($9.36) | $12.41 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 ($7.99) | $6.32 | 26% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 6 ($3.00) | $5.11 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 1.93 ($0.97) | $2.70 | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 2.75 ($1.37) | $2.46 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.50 ($1.25) | $4.05 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 6.88 ($3.43) | $5.34 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 2.25 ($1.12) | $3.88 | 71% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.50 ($1.25) | $3.91 | 68% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2 ($1.00) | $1.90 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 ($13.73) | $16.08 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.20 ($2.10) | $1.84 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.77 ($0.88) | $2.10 | 58% |
| Housing | 46% | ||
| Housing in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,240 ($619) | $1,574 | 61% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 213 ($106) | $176 | 40% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 77 ($39) | $44 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,833 ($916) | $639 | 43% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 400 ($200) | $117 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $10.00 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 35 ($17.48) | $15.59 | 12% |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 200 ($100) | $42 | 139% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 110 ($55) | $46 | 20% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 186 ($93) | $67 | 39% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 156 ($78) | $76 | 3% |
| Transportation | 8% | ||
| Transportation in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 51,000 ($25,469) | $21,569 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.61 ($1.30) | $1.06 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 102 ($51) | $66 | 23% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 17% | ||
| Personal Care in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 15 ($7.49) | $7.69 | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.70 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.50 ($3.25) | $3.33 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 6.50 ($3.25) | $5.09 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4 ($2.00) | $3.09 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3 ($1.50) | $2.82 | 47% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 ($11.82) | $16.39 | 28% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 60 ($30) | $43 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 ($13.58) | $21 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 120 ($60) | $94 | 36% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 99 ($49) | $81 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.50 ($5.74) | $11.28 | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3 ($1.50) | $4.23 | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 3.50 ($1.75) | $4.78 | 63% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | R$ 600 ($300) | $168 | 78% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 ($0.75) | $0.37 | 102% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 155 ($77) | $51 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.50 ($2.25) | $6.41 | 65% |
| TOTAL | 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,044 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Miami (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Miami
you would need to make just about $2,251
(R$ 4,507)
in Ribeirão Preto.