Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 63) | R$ 35 | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 4.00 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.29 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 221% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.55 (R$ 19) | R$ 60 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 84) | R$ 120 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.00 | + 191% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,601 (R$ 8,754) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,047 (R$ 5,723) | R$ 1,450 | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (R$ 1,099) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,137 (R$ 6,216) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $746 (R$ 4,077) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (R$ 750) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (R$ 366) | R$ 70 | + 422% | |
40” flat screen tv | $326 (R$ 1,781) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (R$ 559) | R$ 300 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 54) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (R$ 100) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (R$ 201) | R$ 80 | + 151% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (R$ 237) | R$ 60 | + 295% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (R$ 364) | R$ 500 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (R$ 507) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,914 (R$ 114,355) | R$ 15,000 | + 662% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (R$ 3.92) | R$ 4.46 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (R$ 277) | R$ 227 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (R$ 122) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $51 (R$ 281) | R$ 50 | + 462% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (R$ 494) | R$ 300 | + 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.46 (R$ 19) | R$ 36 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (R$ 90) | R$ 60 | + 51% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (R$ 249) | R$ 200 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 128) | R$ 80 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (R$ 898) | R$ 300 | + 199% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (R$ 362) | R$ 80 | + 353% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 80 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.35 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.95 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.00 | + 332% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (R$ 2,333) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 0.50 | + 665% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (R$ 213) | R$ 300 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.00 | + 679% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 32,832 ($6,004) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 24,000 in Paulinia.
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