Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States vs Londrina, Brazil
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Food | + 124% | |||
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Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 52) | R$ 23 | + 123% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.23 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (R$ 4.43) | R$ 2.79 | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.64 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.97 | + 233% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.10 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (R$ 8) | R$ 2.39 | + 231% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.39 | + 120% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 65) | R$ 32 | + 101% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.17 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (R$ 10) | R$ 2.11 | + 378% | |
Housing | + 232% | |||
Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,429 (R$ 5,930) | R$ 1,628 | + 264% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $927 (R$ 3,845) | R$ 1,082 | + 255% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (R$ 555) | R$ 237 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $984 (R$ 4,080) | R$ 1,002 | + 307% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $731 (R$ 3,035) | R$ 715 | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (R$ 497) | R$ 245 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (R$ 220) | R$ 80 | + 175% | |
40” flat screen TV | $322 (R$ 1,337) | R$ 1,643 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 414) | R$ 345 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 47) | R$ 16 | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (R$ 73) | R$ 12 | + 487% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 198) | R$ 230 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (R$ 275) | R$ 178 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (R$ 381) | R$ 416 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (R$ 295) | R$ 248 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,645 (R$ 85,650) | R$ 75,858 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (R$ 2.51) | R$ 4.03 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (R$ 146) | R$ 146 | + 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 28 | - | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (R$ 394) | R$ 247 | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 243% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 147% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.83 | + 176% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.45 | + 128% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (R$ 66) | R$ 28 | + 141% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (R$ 162) | R$ 77 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (R$ 80) | R$ 35 | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (R$ 374) | R$ 208 | + 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (R$ 280) | R$ 144 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 239% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.33 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 137% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (R$ 1,780) | R$ 3,034 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (R$ 1.38) | R$ 0.91 | + 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (R$ 197) | R$ 106 | + 86% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.21 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 184% | |
TOTAL | + 80% |

These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 9,548 ($2,301) in Lafayette, Louisiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,300 in Londrina.
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