Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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Food | + 146% | |||
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Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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Santa Fe, New Mexico | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 85) | R$ 24 | + 255% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.90 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 263% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (R$ 4.35) | R$ 5.38 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.01 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.90 | + 235% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.19 | + 124% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 76) | R$ 42 | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.31 (R$ 12) | R$ 2.33 | + 418% | |
Housing | + 284% | |||
Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 284% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (R$ 11,448) | R$ 2,345 | + 388% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,540 (R$ 8,022) | R$ 1,601 | + 401% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (R$ 828) | R$ 525 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,348 (R$ 7,022) | R$ 1,107 | + 534% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $864 (R$ 4,503) | R$ 1,247 | + 261% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (R$ 505) | R$ 367 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (R$ 365) | R$ 104 | + 250% | |
40” flat screen tv | $296 (R$ 1,544) | R$ 1,658 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (R$ 826) | R$ 517 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 14 | + 286% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (R$ 106) | R$ 34 | + 209% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (R$ 254) | R$ 234 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (R$ 291) | R$ 280 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (R$ 408) | R$ 358 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (R$ 510) | R$ 219 | + 133% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 (R$ 113,126) | R$ 74,689 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 5.74 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (R$ 138) | R$ 211 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (R$ 230) | R$ 49 | + 372% | |
Personal Care | + 153% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (R$ 140) | R$ 37 | + 280% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (R$ 636) | R$ 232 | + 174% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.95 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.54 | + 188% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.66 | + 147% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 102) | R$ 30 | + 244% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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Santa Fe, New Mexico | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (R$ 235) | R$ 97 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 120) | R$ 37 | + 223% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (R$ 903) | R$ 139 | + 550% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (R$ 407) | R$ 170 | + 139% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 27 | + 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 204% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.14 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $557 (R$ 2,904) | R$ 4,500 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (R$ 1.27) | R$ 0.95 | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (R$ 303) | R$ 93 | + 227% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 9 | + 320% | |
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TOTAL | + 101% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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