Cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 121% | |||
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| Food in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lexington, Kentucky | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 79) | R$ 38 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 4.82 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.37 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.11 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (R$ 51) | R$ 34 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.98 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.65 | + 492% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 65) | R$ 37 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 308% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lexington, Kentucky | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,662 (R$ 9,006) | R$ 2,404 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,373 (R$ 7,439) | R$ 1,420 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (R$ 1,155) | R$ 250 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,193 (R$ 6,462) | R$ 1,698 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $893 (R$ 4,841) | R$ 1,077 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (R$ 1,088) | R$ 279 | + 290% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (R$ 346) | R$ 85 | + 306% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $281 (R$ 1,523) | R$ 2,104 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (R$ 741) | R$ 602 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (R$ 99) | R$ 12 | + 746% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (R$ 130) | R$ 14 | + 801% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lexington, Kentucky | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 259) | R$ 218 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (R$ 252) | R$ 163 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (R$ 441) | R$ 332 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (R$ 500) | R$ 286 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lexington, Kentucky | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,855 (R$ 156,352) | R$ 72,761 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 5.90 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (R$ 163) | R$ 161 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R$ 92) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lexington, Kentucky | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 111) | R$ 79 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $89 (R$ 483) | R$ 217 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.49 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.22 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.01 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 107) | R$ 41 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Lexington, Kentucky | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (R$ 257) | R$ 66 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 134) | R$ 40 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (R$ 678) | R$ 132 | + 413% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (R$ 485) | R$ 104 | + 366% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 22 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.40 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 289% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $385 (R$ 2,085) | R$ 3,568 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.63 (R$ 3.43) | R$ 0.81 | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (R$ 196) | R$ 104 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 282% | |
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TOTAL | + 124% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 188 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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