Cost of living in Dezhou, China vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Dezhou (China) is 51% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (R$ 32) | R$ 35 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30元 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 30 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.00 | + 203% | |
12 eggs, large | 8元 (R$ 6) | R$ 24 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 (R$ 4.85) | R$ 9 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (R$ 40) | R$ 30 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 10 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (R$ 3.23) | R$ 60 | - 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (R$ 81) | R$ 120 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 6.00 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 3.00 | + 35% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Dezhou (China) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,200元 (R$ 1,777) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (R$ 1,212) | R$ 1,450 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 350元 (R$ 283) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 800元 (R$ 646) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500元 (R$ 404) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 70 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,750元 (R$ 2,222) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (R$ 404) | R$ 300 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (R$ 20) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 134% | |||
Clothes in Dezhou (China) is 134% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400元 (R$ 323) | R$ 80 | + 304% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300元 (R$ 242) | R$ 60 | + 304% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (R$ 485) | R$ 500 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800元 (R$ 646) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Dezhou (China) is 7% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000元 (R$ 105,020) | R$ 15,000 | + 600% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.46 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 120元 (R$ 97) | R$ 227 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18元 (R$ 15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Dezhou (China) is 30% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (R$ 24) | R$ 50 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75元 (R$ 61) | R$ 300 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (R$ 33) | R$ 27 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50元 (R$ 40) | R$ 60 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Dezhou (China) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100元 (R$ 81) | R$ 200 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (R$ 65) | R$ 80 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400元 (R$ 323) | R$ 300 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500元 (R$ 404) | R$ 80 | + 405% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80元 (R$ 65) | R$ 80 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 102% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.00 | + 304% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000元 (R$ 2,424) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (R$ 0.16) | R$ 0.50 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (R$ 202) | R$ 300 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.00 | + 223% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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