Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 76% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($5.17) | $19 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 ($5.39) | $9 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 ($1.35) | $7 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 ($0.59) | $1.69 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 ($1.03) | $6 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 ($0.75) | $7 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 ($2.36) | $10 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 ($0.95) | $4.89 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 ($0.57) | $2.41 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 ($0.83) | $3.43 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 ($5.25) | $16 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 ($1.03) | $2.56 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 ($0.49) | $4.30 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 83% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 ($410) | $2,610 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 ($215) | $1,963 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 ($68) | $279 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 ($163) | $1,732 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 ($118) | $1,316 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 ($38) | $143 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 ($16) | $41 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 ($303) | $450 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 ($67) | $132 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 ($3.56) | $14 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 ($2.03) | $26 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 ($40) | $66 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 ($44) | $75 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 ($61) | $101 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 ($40) | $172 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,957 ($15,318) | $25,902 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.50 ($0.81) | $1.03 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 ($26) | $42 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 ($8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($2.47) | $12 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 ($7) | $29 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 ($35) | $115 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.29) | $9 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.28) | $4.89 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.35) | $5.81 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 ($0.87) | $5.70 | - 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 ($0.59) | $2.05 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 ($7) | $25 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 ($15) | $58 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 ($9) | $26 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 ($16) | $123 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 ($24) | $110 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 ($3.31) | $13 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 ($1.14) | $6 | - 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 ($2.23) | $7 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 ($586) | $429 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 ($0.39) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 ($24) | $51 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 ($1.31) | $10 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,400 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,668 (R$ 14,795) in Caxias do Sul.
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