Cost of living in Cuiabá, Brazil vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 ($4.71) | $18 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 ($4.18) | $9 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.96 ($1.07) | $4.44 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.25 ($0.77) | $0.83 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.13) | $3.61 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.13 ($0.93) | $5.36 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($2.94) | $5.95 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.34) | $3.53 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.53 ($0.82) | $1.63 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.06 ($0.73) | $4.82 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($8) | $14 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.33) | $1.98 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.99 ($0.54) | $2.07 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 79% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,238 ($404) | $2,718 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 ($292) | $1,737 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 450 ($81) | $190 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,512 ($273) | $1,907 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,155 ($208) | $1,192 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 ($59) | $117 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 ($19) | $59 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,453 ($262) | $268 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 ($63) | $139 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($4.11) | $11 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 ($2.68) | $20 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 ($45) | $50 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 163 ($29) | $39 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 335 ($60) | $104 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 219 ($39) | $94 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,714 ($12,209) | $23,351 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 ($0.72) | $0.74 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 187 ($34) | $73 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 58 ($10) | $25 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($3.40) | $7 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 ($9) | $27 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 283 ($51) | $111 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 9 ($1.63) | $7 | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.17) | $4.26 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.99) | $5.99 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.04 ($0.91) | $5.26 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.95 ($0.71) | $2.65 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 ($14) | $46 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 ($8) | $28 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 ($30) | $141 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 227 ($41) | $92 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 ($3.52) | $17 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($1.91) | $5.07 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($1.34) | $6 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,818 ($508) | $401 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.97 ($0.17) | $1.00 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 ($22) | $44 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 ($1.15) | $8 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,000 in Miami, Florida you would need to make just about $2,637 (R$ 14,623) in Cuiabá.
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