Cost of living in Campo Grande, Brazil vs Arcata, California, United States
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Campo Grande (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 ($3.96) | $14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($4.60) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 ($1.71) | $5.84 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.67 ($0.64) | $1.23 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 ($1.51) | $4.65 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.30 ($0.75) | $7 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($2.86) | $8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.79 ($1.01) | $2.85 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.42 ($0.60) | $1.53 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.72 ($0.65) | $3.44 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 ($5.42) | $22 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $2.55 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.31 ($0.75) | $4.93 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Campo Grande (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,184 ($381) | $1,601 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,169 ($204) | $1,233 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 345 ($60) | $241 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,754 ($306) | $1,407 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 784 ($137) | $944 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 237 ($41) | $105 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 ($16) | $51 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,600 ($279) | $327 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 525 ($92) | $130 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 40 ($7) | $18 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($2.52) | $30 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Campo Grande (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 203 ($35) | $67 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 231 ($40) | $190 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 355 ($62) | $102 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 217 ($38) | $146 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Campo Grande (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 92,530 ($16,137) | $28,500 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.50 ($0.78) | $0.98 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 ($34) | $39 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 ($8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Campo Grande (Brazil) is 76% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 12 ($2.18) | $10 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 21 ($3.65) | $55 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 242 ($42) | $160 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.13) | $8 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.93) | $3.92 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 ($3.26) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.17) | $4.88 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.31 ($0.75) | $3.80 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 ($6) | $24 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Campo Grande (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 ($12) | $50 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 179 ($31) | $100 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 131 ($23) | $87 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 ($4.31) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($1.57) | $4.58 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($1.57) | $4.85 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,138 ($547) | $429 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.12 ($0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 93 ($16) | $48 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($1.50) | $8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 267 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Campo Grande (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,400 in Arcata, California you would need to make just about $1,543 (R$ 8,847) in Campo Grande.
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