Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (€2.93) | €9 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (€3.69) | €5.45 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (€0.87) | €3.75 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.01 (€0.44) | €1.23 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.13 (€0.76) | €3.25 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.15 (€0.61) | €1.35 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (€1.89) | €4.12 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€0.89) | €1.36 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.15 (€0.61) | €0.68 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (€0.48) | €1.14 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (€5.21) | €8 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€0.99) | €2.02 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.03 (€0.45) | €0.90 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,820 (€268) | €426 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,214 (€179) | €302 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 310 (€46) | €122 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,159 (€171) | €316 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 807 (€119) | €245 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 379 (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (€11) | €21 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,767 (€260) | €351 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 377 (€56) | €71 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.37) | €10 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (€1.92) | €5.67 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 158 (€23) | €83 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 168 (€25) | €40 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 (€46) | €70 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (€38) | €71 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,455 (€11,850) | €23,202 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.10 (€0.60) | €1.57 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (€22) | €39 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.50) | €3.23 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (€5.89) | €5.59 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 188 (€28) | €32 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (€3.08) | €3.88 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (€1.53) | €3.80 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.15) | €3.50 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.39 (€0.65) | €1.53 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.08 (€0.60) | €1.83 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (€3.99) | €11 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 (€11) | €22 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (€5.32) | €15 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 208 (€31) | €38 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 159 (€23) | €46 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (€2.27) | €7 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (€1.00) | €3.40 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (€1.06) | €3.22 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,225 (€328) | €792 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.88 (€0.13) | €0.24 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 (€15) | €38 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.17) | €4.08 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €690 (R$ 4,688) in Foz do Iguaçu.
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