- Cost of Living
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- Blumenau
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Cost of living in Blumenau, Brazil vs Gävle, Sweden
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Blumenau (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (63 kr) | 96 kr | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 28 (69 kr) | 73 kr | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (23 kr) | 44 kr | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.62 (7 kr) | 12 kr | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (19 kr) | 34 kr | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.67 (12 kr) | 29 kr | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (30 kr) | 90 kr | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.55 (11 kr) | 19 kr | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.42 (9 kr) | 9 kr | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.84 (12 kr) | 18 kr | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 (91 kr) | 125 kr | - 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (16 kr) | 22 kr | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.74 (9 kr) | 14 kr | - 32% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Blumenau (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,669 (4,177 kr) | 11,900 kr | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,136 (2,844 kr) | 7,125 kr | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 346 (865 kr) | 1,075 kr | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,145 (2,867 kr) | 7,000 kr | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 767 (1,919 kr) | 4,500 kr | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 326 (816 kr) | 500 kr | + 63% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (213 kr) | 300 kr | - 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,753 (4,387 kr) | 3,625 kr | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 430 (1,076 kr) | 1,196 kr | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (35 kr) | 68 kr | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (39 kr) | 275 kr | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Blumenau (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 195 (488 kr) | 934 kr | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 164 (411 kr) | 501 kr | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (821 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 208 (522 kr) | 1,474 kr | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Blumenau (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,078 (222,988 kr) | 182,250 kr | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.08 (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 186 (464 kr) | 513 kr | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (109 kr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Blumenau (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (40 kr) | 125 kr | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 42 (105 kr) | 75 kr | + 40% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 245 (614 kr) | 275 kr | + 123% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (45 kr) | 33 kr | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (32 kr) | 33 kr | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (29 kr) | 50 kr | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.63 (12 kr) | 29 kr | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.43 (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (72 kr) | 259 kr | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Blumenau (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 82 (206 kr) | 410 kr | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 49 (123 kr) | 275 kr | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 106 (265 kr) | 2,140 kr | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 144 (361 kr) | 720 kr | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (50 kr) | 122 kr | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (19 kr) | 45 kr | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (30 kr) | 62 kr | - 52% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,795 (6,997 kr) | 8,000 kr | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.11 (2.79 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 118 (296 kr) | 440 kr | - 33% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (20 kr) | 65 kr | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Blumenau (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
36,000 kr
in Gävle
you would need to make just about 23,970 kr
(R$ 9,575)
in Blumenau.
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