Cost of living in Piracicaba, Brazil vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 ($5.45) | $13 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 ($5.07) | $8 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.18) | $4.42 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.28 ($0.59) | $0.59 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 ($1.72) | $2.17 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.85 ($0.88) | $3.69 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($2.62) | $5.97 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 ($1.36) | $3.05 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.37 ($0.61) | $1.38 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.19 ($0.94) | $3.58 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 36 ($7) | $15 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.31) | $2.29 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.92 ($0.53) | $1.98 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,470 ($447) | $1,637 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,461 ($264) | $1,036 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 549 ($99) | $160 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,363 ($247) | $1,072 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 937 ($169) | $727 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 465 ($84) | $82 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 ($16) | $43 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,442 ($261) | $279 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 424 ($77) | $124 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 ($3.41) | $10 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 ($2.96) | $19 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 ($29) | $47 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 159 ($29) | $43 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 342 ($62) | $75 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 226 ($41) | $113 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 71,932 ($13,007) | $24,220 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 ($0.72) | $0.60 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 181 ($33) | $59 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 ($8) | $17 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 ($2.35) | $9 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 46 ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 206 ($37) | $102 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 33 ($5.88) | $7 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.13) | $3.39 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.32) | $3.89 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.93 ($1.07) | $3.39 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.70 ($0.49) | $1.59 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 ($4.54) | $20 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 99 ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 160 ($29) | $111 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 234 ($42) | $93 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 ($3.08) | $9 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.24) | $5.32 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($1.52) | $5.32 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,257 ($589) | $429 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.19 ($0.21) | $0.19 | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 117 ($21) | $35 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $6 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Piracicaba (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,700 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $2,152 (R$ 11,899) in Piracicaba.
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