Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 35 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (R$ 4.09) | R$ 4.00 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.24 (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.73 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 30 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (R$ 15) | R$ 60 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (R$ 63) | R$ 120 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.00 | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,357 (R$ 7,179) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $999 (R$ 5,286) | R$ 1,450 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (R$ 1,062) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $884 (R$ 4,675) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $687 (R$ 3,634) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (R$ 537) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (R$ 261) | R$ 70 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (R$ 1,617) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $171 (R$ 905) | R$ 300 | + 202% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 37) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (R$ 110) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (R$ 242) | R$ 80 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (R$ 164) | R$ 60 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (R$ 420) | R$ 500 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (R$ 467) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,065 (R$ 127,346) | R$ 15,000 | + 749% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (R$ 3.43) | R$ 4.46 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (R$ 319) | R$ 227 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.43 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 110) | R$ 50 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (R$ 391) | R$ 300 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.99 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.83 (R$ 15) | R$ 27 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.68 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.21 (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (R$ 81) | R$ 60 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (R$ 194) | R$ 200 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (R$ 109) | R$ 80 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (R$ 973) | R$ 300 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (R$ 249) | R$ 80 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 80 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.29 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.66 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.00 | + 393% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (R$ 2,271) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (R$ 142) | R$ 300 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.43 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.00 | + 475% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 61 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 26,425 ($4,994) in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 22,000 in Paulinia.
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