- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Foz do Iguaçu
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 ($5.34) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 ($5.74) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.42 ($1.44) | $4.18 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.64 ($0.70) | $0.81 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.85 ($1.29) | $2.36 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.53 ($1.20) | $3.62 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 ($3.44) | $5.60 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.79 ($1.54) | $3.35 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.88 ($1.03) | $1.57 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.18 ($0.84) | $2.75 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 ($10) | $13 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.86 ($1.56) | $1.86 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.50 ($0.66) | $1.45 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,802 ($478) | $1,046 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,094 ($290) | $769 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 310 ($82) | $158 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,092 ($290) | $885 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 807 ($214) | $563 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 308 ($82) | $99 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 ($21) | $32 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,767 ($469) | $356 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 377 ($100) | $85 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 ($5.78) | $8 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($3.37) | $15 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 158 ($42) | $38 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 177 ($47) | $36 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 320 ($85) | $70 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 ($69) | $95 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 0% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,395 ($20,808) | $22,205 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.90 ($1.04) | $0.61 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 ($39) | $43 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($4.51) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 ($11) | $11 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 188 ($50) | $61 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 21 ($5.55) | $7 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($2.77) | $3.06 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($3.87) | $4.18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.39 ($1.17) | $3.23 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.08 ($1.08) | $1.43 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 68 ($18) | $32 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 ($10) | $19 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 108 ($29) | $139 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 159 ($42) | $66 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 ($4.03) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 ($1.69) | $4.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($1.90) | $5.01 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,225 ($591) | $433 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.88 ($0.23) | $0.56 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 ($28) | $46 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($2.09) | $6 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 367 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.26542
USD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,069
(R$ 7,794)
in Foz do Iguaçu.
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