Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil)
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| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (R$ 127) | R$ 45 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (R$ 69) | R$ 43 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.74 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.91 (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 8 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (R$ 62) | R$ 35 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.51 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.20 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 94) | R$ 55 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.36 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.21 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 372% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 372% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,190 (R$ 23,340) | R$ 4,223 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,969 (R$ 16,539) | R$ 3,145 | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (R$ 1,304) | R$ 413 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,981 (R$ 16,607) | R$ 3,244 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,995 (R$ 11,116) | R$ 2,379 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (R$ 785) | R$ 394 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (R$ 376) | R$ 103 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $447 (R$ 2,488) | R$ 1,884 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (R$ 740) | R$ 498 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 31 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (R$ 223) | R$ 23 | + 884% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Campinas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (R$ 399) | R$ 339 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (R$ 404) | R$ 336 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $127 (R$ 706) | R$ 538 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $154 (R$ 858) | R$ 355 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,652 (R$ 165,191) | R$ 137,889 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 6 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (R$ 771) | R$ 243 | + 218% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (R$ 122) | R$ 37 | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 24 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (R$ 76) | R$ 50 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $197 (R$ 1,096) | R$ 369 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (R$ 53) | R$ 13 | + 301% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.36 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.70 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $43 (R$ 240) | R$ 67 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (R$ 339) | R$ 134 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (R$ 175) | R$ 62 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $458 (R$ 2,554) | R$ 350 | + 630% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 (R$ 771) | R$ 241 | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (R$ 95) | R$ 35 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.71 (R$ 32) | R$ 18 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 14 | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (R$ 2,920) | R$ 3,036 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (R$ 2.25) | R$ 1.42 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $108 (R$ 604) | R$ 129 | + 368% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (R$ 73) | R$ 10 | + 607% | |
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TOTAL | + 181% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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