Cost of living in Wenzhou, China vs Araraquara, Brazil
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Wenzhou (China) is 56% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33元 (R$ 29) | R$ 27 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 (R$ 17) | R$ 27 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.99 | + 140% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.40 | + 342% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.20 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.48 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80元 (R$ 69) | R$ 12 | + 453% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19元 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.03 | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.97元 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 2.81 | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.85元 (R$ 3.30) | R$ 5.92 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78元 (R$ 67) | R$ 36 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 6 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.36 | + 181% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Wenzhou (China) is 40% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,481元 (R$ 2,983) | R$ 2,283 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,376元 (R$ 2,036) | R$ 1,538 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 260元 (R$ 223) | R$ 300 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719元 (R$ 2,330) | R$ 1,750 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,128元 (R$ 3,538) | R$ 1,200 | + 195% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322元 (R$ 276) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 102元 (R$ 88) | R$ 70 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (R$ 1,286) | R$ 1,266 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,427元 (R$ 1,223) | R$ 500 | + 145% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32元 (R$ 27) | R$ 27 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35元 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 48% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Wenzhou (China) is 50% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (R$ 435) | R$ 176 | + 148% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 207元 (R$ 178) | R$ 150 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 658元 (R$ 564) | R$ 351 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 402元 (R$ 345) | R$ 250 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Wenzhou (China) is 51% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,407元 (R$ 107,478) | R$ 94,000 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.39元 (R$ 4.62) | R$ 4.50 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 436元 (R$ 373) | R$ 193 | + 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Wenzhou (China) is 48% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19元 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22元 (R$ 18) | R$ 50 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 236 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41元 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (R$ 38) | R$ 14 | + 174% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50元 (R$ 43) | R$ 15 | + 183% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 107% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7元 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 3.21 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38元 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 24% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Wenzhou (China) is 86% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181元 (R$ 155) | R$ 82 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 124元 (R$ 106) | R$ 48 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 246元 (R$ 211) | R$ 300 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246元 (R$ 211) | R$ 124 | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (R$ 43) | R$ 14 | + 196% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22元 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 171% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24元 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,279元 (R$ 7,095) | R$ 3,000 | + 137% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 2.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 372元 (R$ 319) | R$ 110 | + 189% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (R$ 17) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
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