Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Londrina, Brazil
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Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 167% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 58) | R$ 23 | + 150% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.69 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.23 | + 272% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (R$ 3.85) | R$ 2.79 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.22 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.64 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.96 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.97 | + 418% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (R$ 7) | R$ 2.39 | + 206% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.03 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.39 | + 375% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 69) | R$ 32 | + 114% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (R$ 8) | R$ 2.11 | + 299% | |
Housing | + 480% | |||
Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 480% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,774 (R$ 11,508) | R$ 1,628 | + 607% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,390 (R$ 9,915) | R$ 1,082 | + 817% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (R$ 678) | R$ 237 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,200 (R$ 9,127) | R$ 1,002 | + 811% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,668 (R$ 6,919) | R$ 715 | + 868% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $116 (R$ 483) | R$ 245 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (R$ 191) | R$ 80 | + 139% | |
40” flat screen TV | $383 (R$ 1,589) | R$ 1,643 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (R$ 444) | R$ 345 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 44) | R$ 16 | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (R$ 101) | R$ 12 | + 711% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $67 (R$ 277) | R$ 230 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (R$ 219) | R$ 178 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (R$ 379) | R$ 416 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (R$ 462) | R$ 248 | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 173% | |||
Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,466 (R$ 89,059) | R$ 75,858 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (R$ 2.90) | R$ 4.03 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $148 (R$ 615) | R$ 146 | + 321% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (R$ 99) | R$ 28 | + 254% | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 78) | R$ 31 | + 150% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (R$ 457) | R$ 247 | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 180% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.92 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.83 | + 151% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.45 | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (R$ 103) | R$ 28 | + 272% | |
Entertainment | + 108% | |||
Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (R$ 226) | R$ 77 | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (R$ 121) | R$ 35 | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (R$ 815) | R$ 208 | + 291% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $118 (R$ 488) | R$ 144 | + 238% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (R$ 58) | R$ 22 | + 167% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 215% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 34) | R$ 8 | + 342% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $414 (R$ 1,718) | R$ 3,034 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (R$ 0.95) | R$ 0.91 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 (R$ 320) | R$ 106 | + 202% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 36) | R$ 8 | + 368% | |
TOTAL | + 194% |

These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 15,589 ($3,758) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,300 in Londrina.
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