Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($5.27) | $13 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 ($5.49) | $8 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 ($1.38) | $4.42 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 ($0.61) | $0.59 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 ($1.05) | $2.17 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 ($0.77) | $3.69 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 ($2.41) | $5.97 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 ($0.97) | $3.05 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 ($0.58) | $1.38 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 ($0.85) | $3.58 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 ($5.35) | $15 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 ($1.05) | $2.29 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 ($0.50) | $1.98 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 ($418) | $1,637 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 ($219) | $1,036 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 ($69) | $160 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 ($166) | $1,072 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 ($120) | $727 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 ($38) | $82 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 ($17) | $43 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 ($308) | $279 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 ($68) | $124 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 ($3.62) | $10 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 ($2.07) | $19 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 ($41) | $47 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 ($45) | $43 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 ($62) | $75 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 ($41) | $113 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,957 ($15,614) | $24,220 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 ($0.81) | $0.60 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 ($27) | $59 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 ($8) | $17 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($2.52) | $9 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 ($7) | $22 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 ($36) | $102 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.35) | $7 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.33) | $3.39 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.40) | $3.89 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 ($0.88) | $3.39 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 ($0.60) | $1.59 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 ($6) | $20 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 ($16) | $47 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 ($9) | $25 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 ($17) | $111 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 ($24) | $93 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 ($3.37) | $9 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 ($1.17) | $5.32 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($2.27) | $5.32 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 ($597) | $429 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 ($0.39) | $0.19 | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 ($25) | $35 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 ($1.33) | $6 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,200 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $2,327 (R$ 12,661) in Caxias do Sul.
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