- 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 | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 ($5.85) | $13 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.26 ($1.56) | $4.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.57 ($0.76) | $0.85 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.02 ($1.49) | $2.58 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.62 ($1.37) | $3.45 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 ($3.62) | $5.74 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.41 ($1.60) | $3.12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.72 ($1.10) | $1.64 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.97 ($0.88) | $2.75 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 ($11) | $13 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.77 ($1.71) | $1.83 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.36 ($0.70) | $1.55 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,734 ($513) | $1,022 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,112 ($329) | $769 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 295 ($87) | $158 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,141 ($338) | $885 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 807 ($239) | $563 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 308 ($91) | $99 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 ($24) | $32 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,675 ($495) | $356 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 386 ($114) | $85 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($3.76) | $15 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 162 ($48) | $38 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 177 ($52) | $36 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 315 ($93) | $70 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 ($77) | $95 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,395 ($23,187) | $22,205 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 ($1.14) | $0.61 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 ($44) | $43 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($5.54) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 ($12) | $11 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 188 ($56) | $61 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 20 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($3.04) | $3.06 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 ($4.44) | $4.18 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.19 ($1.24) | $3.23 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.02 ($1.19) | $1.43 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 ($19) | $32 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 ($11) | $19 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 103 ($31) | $139 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 152 ($45) | $66 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 ($4.51) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.94) | $4.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($2.12) | $5.01 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,251 ($666) | $433 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.88 ($0.26) | $0.56 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 112 ($33) | $46 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($2.27) | $6 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 474 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.29577
USD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,992
(R$ 6,737)
in Foz do Iguaçu.
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