Cost of living in Florianopolis, Brazil vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$5.82) | AU$11 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$1.57) | AU$4.99 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.09 (AU$0.70) | AU$1.27 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (AU$1.46) | AU$4.99 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.94 (AU$1.12) | AU$4.99 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (AU$3.78) | AU$10 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.27 (AU$1.20) | AU$4.35 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.88 (AU$0.66) | AU$3.46 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.67 (AU$1.06) | AU$4.73 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$1.49) | AU$3.13 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.15 (AU$0.72) | AU$1.79 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,333 (AU$531) | AU$2,461 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,734 (AU$394) | AU$1,879 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 625 (AU$142) | AU$140 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,158 (AU$491) | AU$1,843 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,326 (AU$302) | AU$1,301 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 460 (AU$105) | AU$92 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (AU$18) | AU$52 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,427 (AU$324) | AU$573 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 382 (AU$87) | AU$177 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (AU$4.46) | AU$12 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (AU$3.95) | AU$28 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 209 (AU$47) | AU$100 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 216 (AU$49) | AU$60 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (AU$75) | AU$157 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 241 (AU$55) | AU$117 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 76,198 (AU$17,327) | AU$25,963 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (AU$0.93) | AU$1.45 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 212 (AU$48) | AU$100 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (AU$4.62) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 55 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 288 (AU$66) | AU$71 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (AU$3.59) | AU$6 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (AU$3.03) | AU$4.60 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (AU$3.29) | AU$5.36 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (AU$1.64) | AU$3.19 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.91 (AU$1.12) | AU$3.88 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (AU$22) | AU$52 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (AU$10) | AU$27 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 168 (AU$38) | AU$162 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (AU$37) | AU$108 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (AU$5.60) | AU$14 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (AU$2.18) | AU$4.46 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (AU$2.77) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,703 (AU$615) | AU$594 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.74 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.83 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 142 (AU$32) | AU$53 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (AU$1.98) | AU$27 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,400 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,085 (R$ 13,567) in Florianopolis.
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