Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 30 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (R$ 5.16) | R$ 4.00 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 9 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 30 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (R$ 19) | R$ 60 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 78) | R$ 120 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.00 | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,095 (R$ 16,922) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,630 (R$ 14,379) | R$ 1,450 | + 892% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (R$ 749) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,714 (R$ 14,842) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,819 (R$ 9,946) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (R$ 651) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (R$ 294) | R$ 70 | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (R$ 1,828) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (R$ 887) | R$ 300 | + 196% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 59) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (R$ 122) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (R$ 275) | R$ 80 | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 274) | R$ 60 | + 357% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (R$ 492) | R$ 500 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (R$ 768) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,042 (R$ 120,518) | R$ 15,000 | + 703% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (R$ 3.37) | R$ 4.46 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (R$ 485) | R$ 227 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (R$ 99) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (R$ 62) | R$ 50 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (R$ 879) | R$ 300 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (R$ 30) | R$ 36 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 149) | R$ 60 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (R$ 288) | R$ 200 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (R$ 144) | R$ 80 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $341 (R$ 1,864) | R$ 300 | + 521% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (R$ 513) | R$ 80 | + 541% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (R$ 77) | R$ 80 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 5.00 | + 587% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (R$ 2,779) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (R$ 1.11) | R$ 0.50 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (R$ 477) | R$ 300 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 52) | R$ 5.00 | + 932% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 496 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 89,464 ($16,362) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 55,000 in Paulinia.
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