- 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 | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 ($5.58) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17 ($5.49) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.97 ($1.58) | $4.77 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.41 ($0.77) | $0.76 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.71 ($1.50) | $2.19 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.35 ($1.39) | $3.35 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9 ($2.72) | $5.58 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.53 ($1.76) | $2.99 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.89 ($1.24) | $1.37 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.69 ($0.86) | $2.47 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 ($11) | $14 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.10 ($1.62) | $1.94 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.96 ($0.62) | $1.74 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,536 ($489) | $1,352 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,022 ($325) | $811 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 384 ($122) | $155 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,156 ($368) | $857 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 788 ($251) | $553 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 274 ($87) | $99 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 ($22) | $35 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,744 ($555) | $360 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 378 ($120) | $88 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 ($5.93) | $9 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($4.20) | $13 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 155 ($49) | $41 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 153 ($49) | $32 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 293 ($93) | $69 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 234 ($74) | $89 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 68,605 ($21,839) | $23,333 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.54 ($1.13) | $0.56 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 140 ($45) | $43 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($5.47) | $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 ($13) | $11 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 174 ($55) | $72 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 ($5.76) | $7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 ($2.99) | $2.96 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($4.88) | $4.51 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.19 ($1.33) | $3.04 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.23 ($1.03) | $1.90 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 62 ($20) | $29 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 ($11) | $21 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 55 ($18) | $143 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 145 ($46) | $61 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 ($4.04) | $8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 ($1.98) | $4.10 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($2.20) | $4.92 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 726 ($231) | $146 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.51 ($0.16) | $0.88 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 ($32) | $44 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 ($2.30) | $6 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,300
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,747
(R$ 8,628)
in Foz do Iguaçu.
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