Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (R$ 98) | R$ 30 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 20 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 30 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.00 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.18 (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.10 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 30 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.14 (R$ 28) | R$ 60 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 91) | R$ 120 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.00 | + 463% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,697 (R$ 20,212) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,760 (R$ 15,092) | R$ 1,450 | + 941% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (R$ 899) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,879 (R$ 15,743) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,832 (R$ 10,015) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (R$ 530) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (R$ 297) | R$ 70 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (R$ 1,672) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $196 (R$ 1,071) | R$ 300 | + 257% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R$ 72) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (R$ 123) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (R$ 322) | R$ 80 | + 302% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (R$ 216) | R$ 60 | + 260% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (R$ 466) | R$ 500 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (R$ 618) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 188% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,840 (R$ 168,623) | R$ 15,000 | + 1024% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (R$ 4.49) | R$ 4.46 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (R$ 692) | R$ 227 | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (R$ 124) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (R$ 54) | R$ 20 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (R$ 140) | R$ 50 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (R$ 969) | R$ 300 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 20 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.66 (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.75 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 150) | R$ 60 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (R$ 349) | R$ 200 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (R$ 192) | R$ 80 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $422 (R$ 2,305) | R$ 300 | + 668% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (R$ 710) | R$ 80 | + 788% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (R$ 95) | R$ 80 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 5.00 | + 804% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (R$ 2,244) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (R$ 2.64) | R$ 0.50 | + 428% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $104 (R$ 568) | R$ 300 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (R$ 83) | R$ 5.00 | + 1556% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,261 prices entered by 304 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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