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| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 63) | R$ 23 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.35 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.23 | + 324% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (R$ 4.37) | R$ 2.79 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.70 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.64 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.09 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.97 | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.89 (R$ 8) | R$ 2.39 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.48 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.39 | + 323% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 50) | R$ 32 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.16 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (R$ 11) | R$ 2.11 | + 401% | |
| Housing | + 476% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 476% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,024 (R$ 12,522) | R$ 1,628 | + 669% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,462 (R$ 10,196) | R$ 1,082 | + 842% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 (R$ 629) | R$ 237 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,889 (R$ 7,822) | R$ 1,002 | + 681% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,573 (R$ 6,515) | R$ 715 | + 811% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (R$ 343) | R$ 245 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (R$ 233) | R$ 80 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (R$ 1,453) | R$ 1,643 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (R$ 439) | R$ 345 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 42) | R$ 16 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (R$ 103) | R$ 12 | + 734% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (R$ 216) | R$ 230 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (R$ 221) | R$ 178 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (R$ 371) | R$ 416 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (R$ 609) | R$ 248 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,121 (R$ 91,614) | R$ 75,858 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (R$ 3.90) | R$ 4.03 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $66 (R$ 273) | R$ 146 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (R$ 97) | R$ 28 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $179 (R$ 742) | R$ 247 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.83 | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.45 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (R$ 104) | R$ 28 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (R$ 205) | R$ 77 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 105) | R$ 35 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (R$ 518) | R$ 208 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (R$ 385) | R$ 144 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 300% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (R$ 1,797) | R$ 3,034 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (R$ 2.00) | R$ 0.91 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (R$ 216) | R$ 106 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 40) | R$ 8 | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 146 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz, California (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 12,701 ($3,067) in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,800 in Londrina.
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