Cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut, United States vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (R$ 93) | R$ 35 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (R$ 5.03) | R$ 4.00 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.71 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.76 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 30 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 9 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.71 (R$ 26) | R$ 60 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (R$ 134) | R$ 120 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (R$ 14) | R$ 6.00 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.00 | + 348% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,554 (R$ 13,962) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,992 (R$ 10,892) | R$ 1,450 | + 651% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $337 (R$ 1,840) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,352 (R$ 12,859) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,408 (R$ 7,699) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $202 (R$ 1,103) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $30 (R$ 164) | R$ 70 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $354 (R$ 1,937) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 300 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (R$ 82) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $76 (R$ 418) | R$ 80 | + 422% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (R$ 246) | R$ 60 | + 310% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $55 (R$ 299) | R$ 500 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (R$ 820) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $15,000 (R$ 82,007) | R$ 15,000 | + 447% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (R$ 3.88) | R$ 4.46 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (R$ 273) | R$ 227 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $80 (R$ 437) | R$ 50 | + 775% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (R$ 820) | R$ 300 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (R$ 27) | R$ 27 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 36 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (R$ 328) | R$ 200 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 164) | R$ 80 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (R$ 1,913) | R$ 300 | + 538% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (R$ 656) | R$ 80 | + 720% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 80 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.24 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 5.00 | + 593% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (R$ 298) | R$ 300 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 5.00 | + 1212% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 105 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 67,158 ($12,284) in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 45,000 in Paulinia.
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