Cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 168% | |||
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| Food in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 (R$ 130) | R$ 27 | + 385% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 56) | R$ 30 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.76 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.88 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.60 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.30 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 88) | R$ 44 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.58 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.19 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.21 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) is 231% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,879 (R$ 14,211) | R$ 4,158 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,367 (R$ 11,684) | R$ 2,378 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (R$ 1,193) | R$ 599 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,865 (R$ 9,204) | R$ 3,034 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,349 (R$ 6,660) | R$ 1,738 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $82 (R$ 403) | R$ 348 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (R$ 309) | R$ 83 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 (R$ 1,302) | R$ 1,744 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (R$ 657) | R$ 635 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R$ 63) | R$ 24 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (R$ 117) | R$ 13 | + 779% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (R$ 252) | R$ 201 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $65 (R$ 323) | R$ 191 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (R$ 486) | R$ 265 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (R$ 686) | R$ 214 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,536 (R$ 126,032) | R$ 90,944 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (R$ 4.80) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (R$ 337) | R$ 188 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (R$ 90) | R$ 34 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 18 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (R$ 96) | R$ 41 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (R$ 630) | R$ 120 | + 424% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 10 | + 319% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.33 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.84 | + 341% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.16 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $48 (R$ 238) | R$ 33 | + 621% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (R$ 300) | R$ 75 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 121) | R$ 61 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (R$ 634) | R$ 126 | + 402% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $121 (R$ 598) | R$ 134 | + 347% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (R$ 79) | R$ 19 | + 314% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $415 (R$ 2,048) | R$ 3,080 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (R$ 2.55) | R$ 1.17 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (R$ 282) | R$ 108 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 9 | + 394% | |
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TOTAL | + 140% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 440 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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