Cost of living in Goiânia (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Goiânia (Brazil) is about the same as in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Goiânia | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 | R$ 25 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 | R$ 36 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 | R$ 15 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.09 | R$ 5.54 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 | R$ 12 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 | R$ 8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 | R$ 19 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 | R$ 10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.61 | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 | R$ 37 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 | R$ 4.25 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Goiânia (Brazil) is about the same as in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Goiânia | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,130 | R$ 2,956 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,876 | R$ 2,265 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 694 | R$ 524 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,961 | R$ 2,860 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,985 | R$ 2,049 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 450 | R$ 454 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 | R$ 86 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,945 | R$ 2,145 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 693 | R$ 955 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 38 | R$ 21 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Goiânia (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Goiânia | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 328 | R$ 262 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 240 | R$ 267 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 306 | R$ 411 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 287 | R$ 322 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Goiânia (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Goiânia | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 107,115 | R$ 82,527 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.93 | R$ 6.00 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 234 | R$ 187 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 39 | R$ 34 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Goiânia (Brazil) is about the same as in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
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| Goiânia | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 31 | R$ 30 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 | R$ 54 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 271 | R$ 248 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 | R$ 19 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 | R$ 11 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 | R$ 16 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.96 | R$ 4.70 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 52 | R$ 78 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Goiânia (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Fortaleza (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Goiânia | Fortaleza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 104 | R$ 100 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 | R$ 46 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 136 | R$ 242 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 | R$ 236 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 | R$ 26 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 | R$ 16 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 | R$ 11 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,723 | R$ 3,177 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.08 | R$ 0.85 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 128 | R$ 120 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 | R$ 11 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 667 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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