Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (AU$1.72) | AU$5.27 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (AU$0.75) | AU$1.46 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 (AU$1.30) | AU$5.06 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 (AU$0.95) | AU$4.83 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (AU$2.99) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (AU$1.20) | AU$4.57 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 (AU$0.72) | AU$3.20 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 (AU$1.06) | AU$5.70 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 (AU$1.31) | AU$2.82 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (AU$0.62) | AU$2.67 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 80% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 (AU$520) | AU$2,894 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 (AU$273) | AU$2,147 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (AU$86) | AU$238 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (AU$206) | AU$1,809 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (AU$150) | AU$1,422 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (AU$48) | AU$159 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (AU$384) | AU$354 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (AU$85) | AU$212 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (AU$4.51) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (AU$2.57) | AU$28 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (AU$51) | AU$101 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (AU$56) | AU$59 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (AU$77) | AU$129 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (AU$51) | AU$131 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,957 (AU$19,418) | AU$27,303 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (AU$1.00) | AU$1.38 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (AU$33) | AU$160 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (AU$3.14) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (AU$44) | AU$72 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (AU$4.17) | AU$7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (AU$2.89) | AU$4.47 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (AU$2.98) | AU$5.32 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 (AU$1.10) | AU$2.55 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (AU$0.74) | AU$3.01 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (AU$19) | AU$51 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (AU$11) | AU$39 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (AU$21) | AU$226 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (AU$30) | AU$78 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (AU$4.19) | AU$16 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (AU$1.45) | AU$4.40 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (AU$2.82) | AU$10 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 (AU$742) | AU$634 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 (AU$0.49) | AU$0.25 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (AU$31) | AU$72 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (AU$1.66) | AU$33 | - 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,050 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,175 (R$ 13,893) in Caxias do Sul.
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