Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 85) | R$ 35 | + 142% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (R$ 4.53) | R$ 4.00 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.69 (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.74 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 30 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 (R$ 12) | R$ 60 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 76) | R$ 120 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.00 | + 262% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,133 (R$ 11,085) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,312 (R$ 6,820) | R$ 1,450 | + 370% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (R$ 837) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,291 (R$ 6,710) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $795 (R$ 4,131) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (R$ 529) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (R$ 352) | R$ 70 | + 404% | |
40” flat screen tv | $305 (R$ 1,588) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (R$ 823) | R$ 300 | + 174% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 54) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (R$ 101) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 147% | |||
Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (R$ 274) | R$ 80 | + 242% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (R$ 290) | R$ 60 | + 383% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (R$ 418) | R$ 500 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (R$ 508) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 (R$ 112,833) | R$ 15,000 | + 652% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (R$ 3.52) | R$ 4.46 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (R$ 134) | R$ 227 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (R$ 229) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 46) | R$ 20 | + 130% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (R$ 128) | R$ 50 | + 156% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (R$ 694) | R$ 300 | + 131% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (R$ 99) | R$ 60 | + 66% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (R$ 235) | R$ 200 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (R$ 116) | R$ 80 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (R$ 786) | R$ 300 | + 162% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (R$ 406) | R$ 80 | + 408% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 80 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 145% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.05 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.00 | + 425% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (R$ 2,239) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (R$ 1.27) | R$ 0.50 | + 154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (R$ 322) | R$ 300 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 5.00 | + 655% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 40,935 ($7,876) in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 32,000 in Paulinia.
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