Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 31 ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 ($2.48) | $5.56 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 7 ($1.32) | $0.96 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 ($2.74) | $4.82 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($1.59) | $2.60 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 ($4.69) | $6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 ($2.11) | $4.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 ($1.39) | $2.03 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 ($1.32) | $3.10 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 ($10) | $17 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($1.80) | $2.82 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.81 ($0.98) | $2.84 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,250 ($661) | $3,003 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,228 ($453) | $1,696 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 571 ($116) | $230 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,918 ($593) | $1,661 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,891 ($384) | $1,247 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 408 ($83) | $134 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 86 ($17) | $52 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,094 ($426) | $314 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 547 ($111) | $80 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 36 ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 ($2.99) | $24 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 209 ($43) | $54 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 228 ($46) | $43 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 385 ($78) | $82 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 332 ($68) | $119 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,998 ($17,888) | $29,728 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.60 ($1.14) | $0.86 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 171 ($35) | $44 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 ($7) | $41 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 36 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 169 ($34) | $86 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 ($4.32) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.41) | $4.13 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 ($3.42) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 ($1.35) | $4.70 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.45 ($1.11) | $2.27 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 79 ($16) | $32 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 116 ($23) | $54 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 ($12) | $28 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 217 ($44) | $199 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 239 ($49) | $99 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 ($5.01) | $16 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($2.47) | $5.86 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 ($2.84) | $6 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,630 ($738) | $353 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 ($0.23) | $0.37 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 114 ($23) | $72 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($2.31) | $7 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 954 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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