Cost of living in Pelotas (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Pelotas | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (kr36) | kr130 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (kr38) | kr86 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (kr14) | kr38 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.77 (kr5.95) | kr13 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (kr16) | kr32 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (kr8) | kr20 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 26 (kr32) | kr43 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (kr10) | kr18 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.34 (kr5.41) | kr13 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.90 (kr6) | kr10 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (kr41) | kr78 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (kr10) | kr20 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.55 (kr4.42) | kr9 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Pelotas | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,744 (kr2,174) | kr11,884 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,627 (kr2,029) | kr10,045 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 911 (kr1,136) | kr786 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,621 (kr2,021) | kr8,795 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,069 (kr1,332) | kr6,415 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 275 (kr343) | kr621 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 106 (kr132) | kr181 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,869 (kr2,330) | kr2,416 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 525 (kr655) | kr451 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (kr23) | kr43 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (kr21) | kr173 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 238 (kr297) | kr691 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 201 (kr251) | kr352 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 301 (kr376) | kr808 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 229 (kr285) | kr882 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,295 (kr105,088) | kr314,482 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (kr8) | kr15 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 239 (kr298) | kr499 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 71 (kr89) | kr322 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Pelotas | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (kr21) | kr35 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (kr49) | kr82 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 239 (kr297) | kr500 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (kr14) | kr37 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (kr14) | kr19 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (kr15) | kr18 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (kr8) | kr11 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.75 (kr3.43) | kr16 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (kr42) | kr217 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Pelotas | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (kr112) | kr369 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 (kr44) | kr209 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 439 (kr547) | kr698 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (kr204) | kr637 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (kr19) | kr86 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (kr14) | kr48 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (kr11) | kr47 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,904 (kr6,114) | kr3,682 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.81 (kr1.01) | kr0.94 | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (kr157) | kr209 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (kr12) | kr50 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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