Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($7) | $8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($2.27) | $3.62 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.61 ($1.15) | $0.86 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.98) | $2.34 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.34 ($1.38) | $4.92 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 ($4.51) | $5.56 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.49 ($1.43) | $2.71 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.94 ($0.93) | $1.76 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.23 ($1.03) | $2.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 17 ($5.56) | $13 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.85 ($1.54) | $1.80 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 ($0.93) | $2.28 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,835 ($583) | $1,514 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,521 ($483) | $1,018 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 175 ($56) | $122 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 956 ($304) | $877 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 756 ($240) | $649 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 150 ($48) | $123 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 108 ($34) | $42 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,836 ($583) | $358 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 291 ($92) | $126 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 7 ($2.35) | $9 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 ($3.42) | $30 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 9% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 161 ($51) | $46 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 136 ($43) | $38 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 254 ($81) | $83 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 224 ($71) | $76 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,112 ($25,461) | $23,085 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.61 ($1.15) | $0.62 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 102 ($32) | $62 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 ($3.81) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 270 ($86) | $140 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12 ($3.91) | $4.79 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($3.11) | $3.09 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 ($3.31) | $4.63 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.66 ($1.48) | $2.85 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.04 ($0.97) | $1.83 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 14 ($4.29) | $18 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 59 ($19) | $44 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 35 ($11) | $23 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 90 ($29) | $151 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 117 ($37) | $75 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 ($3.70) | $9 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.08 ($1.62) | $4.14 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($2.66) | $5.84 | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 759 ($241) | $224 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.00 ($0.63) | $0.20 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 79 ($25) | $49 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.46 ($1.73) | $10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz do Sul (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,700
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,967
(R$ 9,336)
in Santa Cruz do Sul.
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