Cost of living in Ovalle (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
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| Food in Ovalle (Chile) is 46% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ovalle (Chile) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$4,689 (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$3,689 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | 43% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$2,200 (R$ 17) | R$ 30 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$700 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 4.00 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,000 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$1,000 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,400 (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$800 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$600 (R$ 4.66) | R$ 10 | 53% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$700 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 60 | 91% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$5,000 (R$ 39) | R$ 120 | 68% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,300 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | 68% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$371 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 3.00 | 4% |
| Housing in Ovalle (Chile) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Ovalle (Chile) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$203,300 (R$ 1,578) | R$ 1,450 | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$50,000 (R$ 388) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$100,000 (R$ 776) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$50,000 (R$ 388) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$13,000 (R$ 101) | R$ 70 | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$240,000 (R$ 1,862) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$40,000 (R$ 310) | R$ 300 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$9,000 (R$ 70) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | - | - |
| Clothes in Ovalle (Chile) is 29% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Ovalle (Chile) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$21,000 (R$ 163) | R$ 80 | 104% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$15,000 (R$ 116) | R$ 60 | 94% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$28,919 (R$ 224) | R$ 500 | 55% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$30,000 (R$ 233) | - | - |
| Transportation in Ovalle (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Ovalle (Chile) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | R$ 15,000 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$833 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.46 | 45% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | R$ 227 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Ovalle (Chile) is 29% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Ovalle (Chile) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$4,000 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | 55% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$2,000 (R$ 16) | R$ 50 | 69% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$30,000 (R$ 233) | R$ 300 | 22% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$3,000 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,500 (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$3,200 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,000 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | 40% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,300 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$3,000 (R$ 23) | R$ 60 | 61% |
| Entertainment in Ovalle (Chile) is 13% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Ovalle (Chile) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$12,000 (R$ 93) | R$ 200 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$8,000 (R$ 62) | R$ 80 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$4,000 (R$ 31) | R$ 300 | 90% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$10,000 (R$ 78) | R$ 80 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$3,000 (R$ 23) | R$ 80 | 71% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,000 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$5,000 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.00 | 676% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$350,000 (R$ 2,716) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$120 (R$ 0.93) | R$ 0.50 | 86% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$15,000 (R$ 116) | R$ 300 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$3,000 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.00 | 366% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 6,300 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 5,426 (CH$699,258) in Ovalle.