Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 35 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (R$ 15) | R$ 30 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (R$ 3.32) | R$ 4.00 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.69 (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (R$ 15) | R$ 60 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 120 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.36 (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.00 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $976 (R$ 5,336) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $945 (R$ 5,169) | R$ 1,450 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (R$ 1,156) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $901 (R$ 4,928) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (R$ 3,171) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $83 (R$ 452) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (R$ 228) | R$ 70 | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $270 (R$ 1,474) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (R$ 720) | R$ 300 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 37) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (R$ 85) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $30 (R$ 164) | R$ 80 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (R$ 201) | R$ 60 | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $64 (R$ 353) | R$ 500 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (R$ 582) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,048 (R$ 104,149) | R$ 15,000 | + 594% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (R$ 3.64) | R$ 4.46 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (R$ 328) | R$ 227 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (R$ 74) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.77 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 50 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (R$ 398) | R$ 300 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (R$ 27) | R$ 36 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.85 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (R$ 77) | R$ 60 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (R$ 178) | R$ 200 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (R$ 109) | R$ 80 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (R$ 365) | R$ 300 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (R$ 342) | R$ 80 | + 327% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 80 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.00 | + 477% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (R$ 2,346) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R$ 0.91) | R$ 0.50 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (R$ 187) | R$ 300 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 5.00 | + 1008% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 20,165 ($3,688) in Niagara Falls, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 17,000 in Paulinia.
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