- 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 | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 ($4.80) | $13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 ($2.63) | $4.41 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.43 ($0.70) | $0.85 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.74) | $2.58 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.87 ($0.82) | $3.45 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 ($2.25) | $5.74 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.91 ($1.12) | $3.12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 ($0.93) | $1.64 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.78 ($1.65) | $2.75 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 ($10) | $13 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.03 ($1.44) | $1.83 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.28 ($0.65) | $1.55 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,371 ($392) | $1,022 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 826 ($236) | $769 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 338 ($97) | $158 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,202 ($344) | $885 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 560 ($160) | $563 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 ($25) | $32 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,718 ($492) | $356 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 363 ($104) | $85 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.50) | $8 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 ($3.31) | $15 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 ($61) | $38 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 155 ($44) | $36 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 340 ($97) | $70 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 ($64) | $95 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 62,411 ($17,855) | $22,205 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.40 ($0.97) | $0.61 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 ($43) | $43 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 22 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($4.23) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 ($14) | $11 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 ($52) | $61 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 ($2.49) | $7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.74 ($1.64) | $3.06 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 ($2.78) | $4.18 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.67 ($1.62) | $3.23 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.26 ($1.51) | $1.43 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 ($6) | $16 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 59% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 54 ($15) | $32 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 75 ($21) | $139 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 119 ($34) | $66 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 ($4.93) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($2.46) | $4.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.59) | $5.01 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,500 ($1,001) | $433 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 9 ($2.55) | $0.56 | + 354% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 85 ($24) | $46 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 ($2.29) | $6 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 394 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.28609
USD
/
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Cost of living in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,433
(R$ 8,504)
in Ponta Grossa.
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