- 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 | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 ($4.98) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($3.39) | $4.77 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.25 ($0.72) | $0.76 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.96) | $2.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.83 ($0.90) | $3.35 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7 ($2.07) | $5.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.56 ($1.13) | $2.99 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.00 ($0.95) | $1.37 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 ($1.18) | $2.47 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.80 ($1.52) | $1.85 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.38 ($0.76) | $1.74 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,329 ($422) | $1,325 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 775 ($246) | $819 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,333 ($424) | $857 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 600 ($191) | $553 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $94 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 ($28) | $34 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,567 ($498) | $347 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 317 ($101) | $89 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 9 ($2.96) | $9 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 7 ($2.28) | $14 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 ($61) | $41 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 167 ($53) | $34 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 ($107) | $69 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 233 ($74) | $94 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 57,531 ($18,284) | $23,032 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.32 ($1.06) | $0.55 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 ($47) | $43 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 ($4.66) | $6 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 25 ($8) | $11 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 173 ($55) | $72 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10 ($3.07) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.63 ($1.79) | $2.96 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8 ($2.54) | $4.51 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.88 ($1.87) | $3.04 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.00 ($0.95) | $1.90 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 20 ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 30 ($10) | $29 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 28 ($9) | $21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 75 ($24) | $143 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 ($37) | $61 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16 ($5.19) | $8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($2.86) | $4.10 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($2.22) | $4.92 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,500 ($477) | $138 | + 245% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.10 ($0.67) | $0.88 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 78 ($25) | $44 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 269 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,807
(R$ 8,832)
in Ponta Grossa.
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