Cost of living in Chongqing, China vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Chongqing (China) is 31% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (R$ 52) | R$ 35 | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (R$ 16) | R$ 30 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.00 | + 208% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47元 (R$ 38) | R$ 30 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (R$ 5.00) | R$ 10 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 60 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136元 (R$ 110) | R$ 120 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (R$ 6) | R$ 6.00 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.00 | + 157% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Chongqing (China) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952元 (R$ 3,193) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766元 (R$ 2,234) | R$ 1,450 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380元 (R$ 307) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,435元 (R$ 1,967) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,318元 (R$ 1,065) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289元 (R$ 233) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (R$ 77) | R$ 70 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,278元 (R$ 1,841) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558元 (R$ 451) | R$ 300 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (R$ 51) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 165% | |||
Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 165% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (R$ 447) | R$ 80 | + 459% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 336元 (R$ 271) | R$ 60 | + 352% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 529元 (R$ 428) | R$ 500 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384元 (R$ 310) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Chongqing (China) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,287元 (R$ 128,680) | R$ 15,000 | + 758% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 4.46 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 117元 (R$ 94) | R$ 227 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (R$ 20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 18% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49元 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (R$ 24) | R$ 50 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 414元 (R$ 334) | R$ 300 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 (R$ 81) | R$ 20 | + 304% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 27 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (R$ 30) | R$ 36 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 13 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (R$ 57) | R$ 60 | - 5% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 142元 (R$ 115) | R$ 200 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84元 (R$ 68) | R$ 80 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 579元 (R$ 468) | R$ 300 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 314元 (R$ 254) | R$ 80 | + 217% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (R$ 37) | R$ 80 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 158% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.00 | + 262% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742元 (R$ 2,215) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (R$ 0.20) | R$ 0.50 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 396元 (R$ 320) | R$ 300 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.00 | + 273% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 9,600 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 9,119 (11,288元) in Chongqing.
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