Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($2.05) | $3.51 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.61 ($1.03) | $0.87 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.78) | $2.54 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.34 ($1.24) | $4.74 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($4.06) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.49 ($1.29) | $3.04 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.94 ($0.84) | $1.59 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.23 ($0.92) | $2.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 17 ($5.01) | $14 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.85 ($1.39) | $1.74 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 ($0.84) | $1.98 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,570 ($449) | $1,463 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,424 ($407) | $1,143 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 183 ($52) | $141 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 956 ($274) | $889 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 756 ($216) | $731 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 150 ($43) | $126 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 115 ($33) | $44 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,836 ($525) | $303 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 291 ($83) | $130 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 ($5.27) | $9 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($3.96) | $26 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 ($46) | $47 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 136 ($39) | $41 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 254 ($73) | $82 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 ($64) | $82 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,112 ($22,919) | $24,752 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.61 ($1.03) | $0.67 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 102 ($29) | $61 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 ($3.43) | $9 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $26 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 ($77) | $99 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 ($3.52) | $4.79 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($2.80) | $3.26 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 ($2.98) | $5.18 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.66 ($1.33) | $3.32 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.04 ($0.87) | $1.97 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 14 ($3.86) | $23 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 ($17) | $47 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 ($10) | $24 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 90 ($26) | $136 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 117 ($33) | $96 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 ($3.33) | $11 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.08 ($1.45) | $4.38 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($2.39) | $6 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.00 ($0.57) | $0.20 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 79 ($23) | $40 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.46 ($1.56) | $11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,500
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,508
(R$ 8,766)
in Santa Cruz do Sul.
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