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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Natal (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 ($4.34) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 ($5.60) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.77) | $4.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.56 ($0.85) | $1.05 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 ($2.55) | $3.29 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.96 ($1.19) | $4.40 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($3.56) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.52) | $3.32 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.57 ($0.86) | $1.27 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.44 ($1.06) | $2.55 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 ($1.63) | $1.85 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.01 ($0.72) | $1.55 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Natal (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,175 ($521) | $2,414 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,404 ($336) | $1,904 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 247 ($59) | $133 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,444 ($346) | $1,578 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,047 ($251) | $1,153 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 183 ($44) | $76 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 ($18) | $44 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,577 ($378) | $303 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 422 ($101) | $92 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 ($4.57) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($3.10) | $25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Natal (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 172 ($41) | $46 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 185 ($44) | $41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 278 ($67) | $87 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 ($57) | $107 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Natal (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 58,492 ($14,004) | $21,415 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.77 ($1.14) | $1.00 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 165 ($40) | $75 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 21 ($5.10) | $19 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Natal (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($4.19) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 29 ($7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 178 ($43) | $76 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 20 ($4.67) | $6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.83) | $3.48 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 17 ($4.12) | $5.87 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.52) | $4.03 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.76 ($0.90) | $1.57 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 ($7) | $19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Natal (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 ($15) | $46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 225 ($54) | $146 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 154 ($37) | $78 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 ($3.14) | $11 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.74) | $4.66 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($1.80) | $5.51 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,376 ($569) | $431 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.96 ($0.23) | $1.47 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 ($33) | $43 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($2.18) | $9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 573 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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Cost of living in Natal (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,500 in Long Beach, California you would need to make just about $2,726 (R$ 11,388) in Natal.
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