- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Caruaru
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caruaru (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 13 ($3.84) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 ($4.89) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.69 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 ($1.20) | $0.92 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.91 ($1.47) | $3.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.83 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 ($3.59) | $5.08 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.55 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 ($1.20) | $1.93 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 ($0.99) | $2.07 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 ($5.70) | $14 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.76 ($1.72) | $1.77 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 ($0.74) | $2.24 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Caruaru (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 884 ($265) | $1,364 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,014 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $121 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $876 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $651 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $137 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 99 ($30) | $44 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $341 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $133 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Caruaru (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 105 ($31) | $42 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $39 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 226 ($68) | $82 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 169 ($51) | $74 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Caruaru (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,832 ($19,997) | $22,529 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.34 ($1.00) | $0.61 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 ($39) | $62 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Caruaru (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 9 ($2.69) | $6.00 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 ($54) | $140 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($2.92) | $3.09 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 ($3.24) | $4.63 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.74 ($1.42) | $1.83 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Caruaru (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 ($17) | $44 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 ($11) | $23 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $158 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $82 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 9 ($2.65) | $9 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.14 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.76) | $5.72 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 555 ($166) | $224 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 ($41) | $49 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
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 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
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Cost of living in Caruaru (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,000
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,686
(R$ 8,977)
in Caruaru.
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