Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Foz do Iguaçu | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 | R$ 43 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 | R$ 43 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 | R$ 4.49 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 | R$ 14 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 | R$ 27 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.82 | R$ 4.42 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.39 | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 | R$ 44 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 | R$ 10 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.19 | R$ 3.98 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,324 | R$ 7,393 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 | R$ 3,833 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 1,145 | R$ 607 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,788 | R$ 3,235 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,244 | R$ 2,076 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 815 | R$ 540 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 | R$ 100 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,696 | R$ 1,986 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 445 | R$ 614 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 36 | R$ 28 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 | R$ 18 | + 14% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 174 | R$ 256 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 189 | R$ 229 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 301 | R$ 317 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 314 | R$ 314 | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,922 | R$ 113,053 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 199 | R$ 214 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 38 | R$ 73 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is about the same as in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Foz do Iguaçu | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 | R$ 15 | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 | R$ 50 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 235 | R$ 261 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 | R$ 11 | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 | R$ 15 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 | R$ 8 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 6 | R$ 5.20 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 | R$ 48 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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Foz do Iguaçu | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 88 | R$ 116 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 42 | R$ 58 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 160 | R$ 126 | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 | R$ 191 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 | R$ 37 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 | R$ 13 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 | R$ 13 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,912 | R$ 2,850 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.66 | R$ 1.36 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 144 | R$ 137 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 | R$ 10 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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