Cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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| Food | + 166% | |||
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| Food in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (R$ 122) | R$ 24 | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 58) | R$ 33 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.98 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.30 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.52 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.14 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.59 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 41 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (R$ 9) | R$ 2.69 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 335% | |||
| Housing in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 335% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,736 (R$ 15,146) | R$ 2,607 | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,716 (R$ 9,498) | R$ 1,629 | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (R$ 1,034) | R$ 635 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,903 (R$ 10,538) | R$ 1,428 | + 638% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,337 (R$ 7,400) | R$ 1,334 | + 455% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $104 (R$ 573) | R$ 385 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (R$ 319) | R$ 103 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $226 (R$ 1,253) | R$ 1,963 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 662) | R$ 568 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (R$ 92) | R$ 18 | + 408% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (R$ 142) | R$ 41 | + 248% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (R$ 233) | R$ 234 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (R$ 402) | R$ 283 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (R$ 434) | R$ 351 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (R$ 538) | R$ 222 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,937 (R$ 138,057) | R$ 103,916 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 6 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (R$ 288) | R$ 207 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (R$ 107) | R$ 47 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 14 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 32 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (R$ 485) | R$ 245 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.96 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.96 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (R$ 98) | R$ 34 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| St. Petersburg, Florida | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $83 (R$ 459) | R$ 77 | + 494% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (R$ 144) | R$ 36 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 (R$ 1,184) | R$ 130 | + 811% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $125 (R$ 690) | R$ 170 | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 73) | R$ 29 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $579 (R$ 3,206) | R$ 4,030 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (R$ 222) | R$ 100 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 11 | + 292% | |
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TOTAL | + 137% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 277 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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