Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($5.05) | $16 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 ($5.26) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 ($1.32) | $4.22 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 ($0.58) | $0.72 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 ($1.00) | $2.57 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 ($0.73) | $3.25 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 ($2.30) | $5.79 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 ($0.92) | $3.09 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 ($0.55) | $1.87 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 ($0.81) | $2.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 ($5.12) | $15 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 ($1.01) | $1.75 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 ($0.48) | $2.15 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 82% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 ($400) | $2,337 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 ($210) | $1,602 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 ($66) | $125 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 ($159) | $1,599 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 ($115) | $1,097 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 ($37) | $86 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 ($16) | $54 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 ($295) | $302 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 ($65) | $149 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 ($3.47) | $10 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 ($1.98) | $34 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 ($39) | $54 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 ($43) | $59 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 ($59) | $92 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 ($39) | $167 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,957 ($14,955) | $21,497 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.50 ($0.79) | $0.68 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 ($25) | $112 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($2.42) | $8 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 ($34) | $117 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.21) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.23) | $2.86 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.30) | $5.43 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 ($0.85) | $3.20 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 ($0.57) | $1.78 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 ($7) | $21 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 ($15) | $42 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 ($8) | $24 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 ($16) | $276 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 ($23) | $72 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 ($3.23) | $12 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 ($1.12) | $4.75 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($2.17) | $5.18 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 ($572) | $460 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 ($0.38) | $0.65 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 ($24) | $74 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 ($1.28) | $7 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 542 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,700 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $2,197 (R$ 12,479) in Caxias do Sul.
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