Cost of living in Pelotas (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 22 (C$5.21) | C$15 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 20 (C$4.77) | C$9 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 6 (C$1.50) | C$5.74 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 2.92 (C$0.69) | C$2.61 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 6 (C$1.44) | C$3.53 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.16 (C$1.22) | C$3.57 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 13 (C$3.13) | C$9 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 4.24 (C$1.00) | C$4.00 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.19 (C$0.76) | C$3.05 | 75% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 3.81 (C$0.90) | C$4.24 | 79% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 34 (C$8) | C$16 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 4.77 (C$1.13) | C$2.41 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.28 (C$0.78) | C$2.23 | 65% |
| Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,183 (C$518) | C$1,996 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,542 (C$366) | C$1,244 | 71% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 343 (C$81) | C$220 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,648 (C$391) | C$1,346 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 874 (C$207) | C$1,009 | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 276 (C$66) | C$119 | 45% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 103 (C$25) | C$58 | 57% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,567 (C$372) | C$467 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 415 (C$98) | C$171 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 18 (C$4.31) | C$13 | 67% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 14 (C$3.22) | C$22 | 85% |
| Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 229 (C$54) | C$63 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 131 (C$31) | C$38 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 319 (C$76) | C$98 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 244 (C$58) | C$100 | 42% |
| Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 63,873 (C$15,145) | C$23,254 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.53 (C$1.08) | C$1.23 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 120 (C$28) | C$67 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 64 (C$15) | C$21 | 26% |
| Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 17 (C$4.03) | C$10 | 60% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 51 (C$12) | C$16 | 23% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 233 (C$55) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 11 (C$2.70) | C$9 | 70% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 12 (C$2.74) | C$4.39 | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 13 (C$3.04) | C$5.50 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.24 (C$1.24) | C$3.15 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.09 (C$0.73) | C$2.35 | 69% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 29 (C$7) | C$17 | 59% |
| Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 83 (C$20) | C$47 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 36 (C$8) | C$26 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 493 (C$117) | C$96 | 22% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 130 (C$31) | C$86 | 64% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 14 (C$3.27) | C$8 | 57% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 9 (C$2.15) | C$4.75 | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 10 (C$2.30) | C$7 | 65% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,350 (C$794) | C$544 | 46% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 0.80 (C$0.19) | C$0.51 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 102 (C$24) | C$51 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 8 (C$1.83) | C$12 | 85% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$2,515 (R$ 10,609) in Pelotas.