Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 30 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.55 (R$ 19) | R$ 30 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 4.00 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.82 (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.42 (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 60 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 81) | R$ 120 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.00 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,911 (R$ 10,448) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,172 (R$ 6,407) | R$ 1,450 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (R$ 1,015) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,324 (R$ 7,240) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $881 (R$ 4,817) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (R$ 808) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (R$ 370) | R$ 70 | + 429% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (R$ 1,403) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (R$ 749) | R$ 300 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 66) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (R$ 102) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 256) | R$ 80 | + 221% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (R$ 260) | R$ 60 | + 334% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (R$ 505) | R$ 500 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (R$ 665) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,271 (R$ 132,704) | R$ 15,000 | + 785% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (R$ 3.64) | R$ 4.46 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (R$ 313) | R$ 227 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R$ 96) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (R$ 88) | R$ 50 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (R$ 395) | R$ 300 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.31 (R$ 18) | R$ 27 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (R$ 89) | R$ 60 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (R$ 238) | R$ 200 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 123) | R$ 80 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $193 (R$ 1,058) | R$ 300 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (R$ 391) | R$ 80 | + 389% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 80 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.82 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 218% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.19 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.00 | + 467% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $413 (R$ 2,256) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.38 (R$ 2.10) | R$ 0.50 | + 320% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (R$ 175) | R$ 300 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 5.00 | + 768% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 723 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 39,845 ($7,287) in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 29,000 in Paulinia.
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