Cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 85) | R$ 30 | + 187% | |
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 | $3.73 (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (R$ 5.77) | R$ 4.00 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.75 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 151% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 30 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.04 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.54 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 60 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 96) | R$ 120 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (R$ 16) | R$ 6.00 | + 171% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.00 | + 259% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,277 (R$ 6,982) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,148 (R$ 6,278) | R$ 1,450 | + 333% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $232 (R$ 1,271) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,026 (R$ 5,610) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $919 (R$ 5,025) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (R$ 572) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (R$ 534) | R$ 70 | + 662% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (R$ 1,602) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (R$ 485) | R$ 300 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $21 (R$ 112) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (R$ 57) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 131% | |||
Clothes in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $36 (R$ 196) | R$ 80 | + 145% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 273) | R$ 60 | + 356% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 547) | R$ 500 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (R$ 328) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,538 (R$ 90,426) | R$ 15,000 | + 503% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (R$ 4.83) | R$ 4.46 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (R$ 191) | R$ 227 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (R$ 126) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $40 (R$ 219) | R$ 50 | + 337% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (R$ 711) | R$ 300 | + 137% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 20 | + 121% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (R$ 17) | R$ 27 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.50 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.02 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.14 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 60 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (R$ 263) | R$ 200 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (R$ 106) | R$ 80 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $75 (R$ 410) | R$ 300 | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (R$ 356) | R$ 80 | + 345% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 80 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.32 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 136% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.44 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.00 | + 385% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (R$ 273) | R$ 300 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 52) | R$ 5.00 | + 936% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 30,147 ($5,514) in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 21,000 in Paulinia.
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