- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Ponta Grossa
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponta Grossa, Brazil compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 ($4.72) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $7 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.77 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.32 ($0.70) | $0.76 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($2.17) | $2.19 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.35 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.99 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.49 ($1.05) | $1.37 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.99 ($1.20) | $2.47 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.52 ($1.35) | $1.94 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.25 ($0.68) | $1.74 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,317 ($395) | $1,352 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 782 ($235) | $811 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $155 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $857 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $553 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $35 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $360 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $88 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $13 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 157 ($47) | $41 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 141 ($42) | $32 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 316 ($95) | $69 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $89 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,836 ($19,145) | $23,333 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.28 ($0.98) | $0.56 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 ($44) | $43 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 185 ($55) | $72 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.96 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.51 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.51 ($1.35) | $3.04 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.90 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 ($8) | $21 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 50 ($15) | $143 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($4.34) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($2.40) | $4.92 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $146 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 271 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $3,051
(R$ 10,173)
in Ponta Grossa.
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