Cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Nashville, Tennessee (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 70) | R$ 35 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 97% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (R$ 4.37) | R$ 4.00 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.17 (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 168% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.52 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.78 (R$ 15) | R$ 60 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 69) | R$ 120 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.37 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.00 | + 142% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Nashville, Tennessee (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,734 (R$ 9,177) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,126 (R$ 5,956) | R$ 1,450 | + 311% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (R$ 904) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,412 (R$ 7,472) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $881 (R$ 4,662) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (R$ 522) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (R$ 272) | R$ 70 | + 289% | |
40” flat screen tv | $268 (R$ 1,416) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (R$ 622) | R$ 300 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 53) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (R$ 113) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 146% | |||
Clothes in Nashville, Tennessee (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (R$ 234) | R$ 80 | + 192% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (R$ 293) | R$ 60 | + 388% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (R$ 505) | R$ 500 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (R$ 644) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Nashville, Tennessee (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,172 (R$ 117,325) | R$ 15,000 | + 682% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (R$ 3.31) | R$ 4.46 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (R$ 306) | R$ 227 | + 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (R$ 112) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Nashville, Tennessee (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 112) | R$ 50 | + 124% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (R$ 620) | R$ 300 | + 107% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.79 (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (R$ 29) | R$ 36 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.95 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.61 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (R$ 109) | R$ 60 | + 81% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Nashville, Tennessee (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (R$ 242) | R$ 200 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 120) | R$ 80 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (R$ 785) | R$ 300 | + 162% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (R$ 315) | R$ 80 | + 293% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 67) | R$ 80 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 188% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.00 | + 480% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (R$ 2,275) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (R$ 1.27) | R$ 0.50 | + 153% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (R$ 284) | R$ 300 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.00 | + 553% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 38,941 ($7,359) in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 30,000 in Paulinia.
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