Cost of living in Juiz de Fora, Brazil vs Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 ($3.22) | $15 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 21 ($3.72) | $9 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.67 ($1.00) | $4.38 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.18 ($0.56) | $1.04 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 ($1.46) | $3.13 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.57 ($0.81) | $3.28 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 ($1.98) | $5.24 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.89 ($0.86) | $3.10 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 ($0.59) | $1.07 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.29 ($0.76) | $3.23 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 ($1.13) | $1.98 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.78 ($0.49) | $2.08 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 84% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,563 ($276) | $2,036 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,097 ($193) | $1,507 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 287 ($51) | $185 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,139 ($201) | $1,512 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 844 ($149) | $1,164 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 180 ($32) | $132 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 ($13) | $67 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,572 ($277) | $402 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 391 ($69) | $100 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 ($3.00) | $16 | - 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($2.24) | $16 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 165 ($29) | $45 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 108 ($19) | $34 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 354 ($62) | $79 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 ($42) | $97 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,421 ($13,303) | $22,280 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.24 ($0.75) | $0.64 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 132 ($23) | $83 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 28 ($4.93) | $32 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 75% | |||
Personal Care in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 ($2.27) | $11 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 28 ($4.98) | $22 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 167 ($29) | $101 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 10 ($1.74) | $15 | - 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 ($1.61) | $3.49 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.91) | $7 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.68 ($0.83) | $5.32 | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.74 ($0.48) | $2.27 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 ($5.05) | $25 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 ($11) | $52 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 ($7) | $27 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 125 ($22) | $168 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 133 ($23) | $65 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 ($3.18) | $10 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.34) | $4.12 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($1.41) | $5.24 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,590 ($633) | $430 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.17 ($0.21) | $0.10 | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 106 ($19) | $33 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $9 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Juiz de Fora (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,200 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $1,889 (R$ 10,711) in Juiz de Fora.
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