Cost of living in Florianopolis (Brazil) is about the same as in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Florianopolis | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 40 (CH$7,105) | CH$14,383 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (CH$6,524) | CH$7,867 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (CH$2,050) | CH$2,765 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.20 (CH$923) | CH$1,096 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (CH$2,188) | CH$3,080 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (CH$1,233) | CH$1,086 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (CH$4,161) | CH$4,805 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (CH$1,387) | CH$1,458 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.52 (CH$802) | CH$1,305 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.50 (CH$976) | CH$1,113 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (CH$7,909) | CH$4,435 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (CH$1,565) | CH$1,774 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.59 (CH$816) | CH$838 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Florianopolis | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,863 (CH$685,950) | CH$667,231 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,624 (CH$466,005) | CH$430,278 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 453 (CH$80,465) | CH$53,021 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,412 (CH$428,315) | CH$517,957 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,483 (CH$263,380) | CH$353,323 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 499 (CH$88,599) | CH$47,204 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 99 (CH$17,563) | CH$19,190 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,818 (CH$322,731) | CH$219,954 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 598 (CH$106,106) | CH$63,192 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (CH$5,379) | CH$9,173 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 27 (CH$4,831) | CH$12,571 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 66% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Florianopolis | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 309 (CH$54,833) | CH$45,580 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 282 (CH$50,083) | CH$22,498 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 447 (CH$79,424) | CH$56,911 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 322 (CH$57,106) | CH$58,583 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Florianopolis (Brazil) is about the same as in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Florianopolis | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 122,565 (CH$21,762,770) | CH$12,467,000 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.57 (CH$988) | CH$1,216 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 244 (CH$43,250) | CH$43,972 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (CH$5,969) | CH$11,159 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Florianopolis | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (CH$2,534) | CH$2,830 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (CH$9,253) | CH$7,014 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 308 (CH$54,683) | CH$40,000 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (CH$2,755) | CH$4,069 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (CH$2,110) | CH$2,696 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (CH$3,221) | CH$2,438 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (CH$1,597) | CH$1,380 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.51 (CH$979) | CH$1,640 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (CH$9,520) | CH$8,938 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Florianopolis | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 138 (CH$24,464) | CH$22,848 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 71 (CH$12,618) | CH$9,228 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 184 (CH$32,659) | CH$33,960 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 221 (CH$39,267) | CH$33,828 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (CH$5,364) | CH$6,805 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (CH$2,262) | CH$3,106 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (CH$2,258) | CH$2,654 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,262 (CH$756,810) | CH$431,856 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.35 (CH$240) | CH$91 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 143 (CH$25,413) | CH$35,675 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 12 (CH$2,074) | CH$4,026 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,077 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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