Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (NZ$7) | NZ$20 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (NZ$1.91) | NZ$8 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (NZ$0.84) | NZ$2.16 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 (NZ$1.45) | NZ$8 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 (NZ$1.06) | NZ$6 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (NZ$3.32) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (NZ$1.33) | NZ$3.53 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 (NZ$0.80) | NZ$3.00 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 (NZ$1.18) | NZ$4.31 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (NZ$7) | NZ$21 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 (NZ$1.45) | NZ$3.73 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (NZ$0.69) | NZ$2.27 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 82% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 (NZ$578) | NZ$2,898 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 (NZ$303) | NZ$2,639 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (NZ$95) | NZ$309 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (NZ$229) | NZ$2,350 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (NZ$167) | NZ$2,007 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (NZ$53) | NZ$197 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (NZ$23) | NZ$81 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (NZ$426) | NZ$734 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (NZ$94) | NZ$243 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (NZ$5.01) | NZ$12 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (NZ$2.86) | NZ$28 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (NZ$57) | NZ$117 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (NZ$62) | NZ$67 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (NZ$85) | NZ$192 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (NZ$57) | NZ$228 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,935 (NZ$22,597) | NZ$34,283 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (NZ$1.12) | NZ$2.06 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (NZ$37) | NZ$213 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (NZ$11) | NZ$30 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (NZ$3.49) | NZ$12 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.55 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (NZ$49) | NZ$64 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (NZ$4.64) | NZ$9 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (NZ$3.22) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (NZ$3.32) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 (NZ$1.22) | NZ$3.92 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (NZ$0.83) | NZ$4.06 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (NZ$9) | NZ$37 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (NZ$21) | NZ$63 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (NZ$12) | NZ$35 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (NZ$23) | NZ$232 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (NZ$33) | NZ$137 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (NZ$4.66) | NZ$17 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (NZ$1.61) | NZ$5.32 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (NZ$3.14) | NZ$11 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 (NZ$825) | NZ$689 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 (NZ$0.54) | NZ$0.33 | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (NZ$34) | NZ$80 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (NZ$1.84) | NZ$34 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,400 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$2,571 (R$ 10,117) in Caxias do Sul.
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