Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 67) | R$ 35 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.46 (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.65 (R$ 3.38) | R$ 4.00 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.15 (R$ 11) | R$ 24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.33 (R$ 28) | R$ 30 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.62 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.16 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 (R$ 12) | R$ 60 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 73) | R$ 120 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.00 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,549 (R$ 8,053) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,100 (R$ 5,719) | R$ 1,450 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (R$ 838) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,063 (R$ 5,526) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $702 (R$ 3,649) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 (R$ 472) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $39 (R$ 203) | R$ 70 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $319 (R$ 1,660) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (R$ 483) | R$ 300 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 41) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (R$ 99) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (R$ 256) | R$ 80 | + 220% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (R$ 228) | R$ 60 | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (R$ 466) | R$ 500 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (R$ 537) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,639 (R$ 133,253) | R$ 15,000 | + 788% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (R$ 3.57) | R$ 4.46 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (R$ 364) | R$ 227 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (R$ 95) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (R$ 150) | R$ 50 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $145 (R$ 752) | R$ 300 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.79 (R$ 14) | R$ 27 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (R$ 23) | R$ 36 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (R$ 98) | R$ 60 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (R$ 199) | R$ 200 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (R$ 109) | R$ 80 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (R$ 1,102) | R$ 300 | + 267% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (R$ 307) | R$ 80 | + 284% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 80 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.55 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.95 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.00 | + 415% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (R$ 2,189) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 0.50 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (R$ 180) | R$ 300 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 5.00 | + 744% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 213 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 30,176 ($5,806) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 24,000 in Paulinia.
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