Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 (S/. 12) | S/. 24 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (S/. 4.86) | S/. 7 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (S/. 2.68) | S/. 4.20 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (S/. 5.90) | S/. 6 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.66 (S/. 2.47) | S/. 3.81 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (S/. 4.77) | S/. 4.41 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.48 (S/. 3.02) | S/. 2.44 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.12 (S/. 3.45) | S/. 5.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (S/. 27) | S/. 43 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (S/. 4.48) | S/. 7 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.96 (S/. 1.99) | S/. 1.61 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,161 (S/. 1,457) | S/. 2,914 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,387 (S/. 935) | S/. 1,676 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 686 (S/. 463) | S/. 205 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,718 (S/. 1,158) | S/. 2,252 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 992 (S/. 669) | S/. 1,169 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 287 (S/. 194) | S/. 160 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 61 (S/. 41) | S/. 69 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,628 (S/. 1,097) | S/. 1,255 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 431 (S/. 291) | S/. 337 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 (S/. 9) | S/. 35 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (S/. 9) | S/. 18 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 142 (S/. 96) | S/. 155 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 177 (S/. 119) | S/. 89 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 261 (S/. 176) | S/. 249 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (S/. 175) | S/. 248 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,425 (S/. 44,115) | S/. 66,001 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.75 (S/. 3.20) | S/. 3.77 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 171 (S/. 115) | S/. 127 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (S/. 25) | S/. 40 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (S/. 13) | S/. 22 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 (S/. 35) | S/. 22 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 203 (S/. 137) | S/. 74 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (S/. 11) | S/. 19 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (S/. 8) | S/. 17 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (S/. 4.35) | S/. 4.64 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.80 (S/. 2.57) | S/. 4.34 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (S/. 25) | S/. 43 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 49 (S/. 33) | S/. 36 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (S/. 30) | S/. 33 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 131 (S/. 88) | S/. 90 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (S/. 80) | S/. 107 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (S/. 15) | S/. 26 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (S/. 5.65) | S/. 8 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,782 (S/. 1,876) | S/. 1,819 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.86 (S/. 0.58) | S/. 0.61 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 (S/. 79) | S/. 163 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (S/. 5.80) | S/. 16 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,000 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 6,836 (R$ 10,139) in Fortaleza.
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