Cost of living in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil)
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| Food | + 88% | |||
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| Food in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| El Paso, Texas | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 78) | R$ 40 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 37 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.16 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (R$ 4.16) | R$ 5.20 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.10 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.52 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.50 | + 384% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 80) | R$ 45 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.36 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.52 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.59 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| El Paso, Texas | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,171 (R$ 5,928) | R$ 3,863 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $900 (R$ 4,556) | R$ 2,624 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (R$ 907) | R$ 453 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $800 (R$ 4,052) | R$ 2,412 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (R$ 2,934) | R$ 1,483 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (R$ 680) | R$ 499 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (R$ 253) | R$ 99 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (R$ 1,629) | R$ 1,818 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (R$ 474) | R$ 598 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (R$ 72) | R$ 30 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (R$ 58) | R$ 27 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| El Paso, Texas | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 245) | R$ 309 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $28 (R$ 139) | R$ 282 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 439) | R$ 447 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (R$ 399) | R$ 322 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| El Paso, Texas | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,315 (R$ 97,787) | R$ 122,565 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (R$ 4.42) | R$ 5.57 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (R$ 194) | R$ 244 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (R$ 79) | R$ 34 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| El Paso, Texas | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 14 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (R$ 131) | R$ 52 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $63 (R$ 320) | R$ 308 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.17 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.84 (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.51 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 137) | R$ 54 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in El Paso, Texas (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| El Paso, Texas | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (R$ 194) | R$ 138 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (R$ 105) | R$ 71 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (R$ 883) | R$ 184 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (R$ 371) | R$ 221 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 78) | R$ 30 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.24 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.02 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $369 (R$ 1,870) | R$ 4,262 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (R$ 1.42) | R$ 1.35 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 268) | R$ 143 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 233% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 949 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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