Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Caruaru

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 9,061
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 3,576
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Caruaru
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 28
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 10
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 4.68
12 eggs, large R$ 7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 4.78
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 12
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 4.25
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 4.56
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 27
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 3.07
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 1,861
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 1,534
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 501
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 1,938
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,700
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 500
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 73
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,345
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 568
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 25
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 100
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 132
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 300
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 240
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 183
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 82,276
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 4.45
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 143
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 25
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 30
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 275
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 13
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 7
Tube of toothpaste R$ 5.65
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 45
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 55
2 tickets to the movies R$ 40
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 100
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 97
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 19
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 8
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 4,500
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 0.47
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 136
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 11
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 78 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: December 22, 2024

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