Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 22 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (R$ 3.29) | R$ 2.92 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.84 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.16 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.72 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.24 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.19 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.81 | + 324% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 80) | R$ 34 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.77 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.48 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 245% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,751 (R$ 9,370) | R$ 2,183 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,388 (R$ 7,427) | R$ 1,542 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (R$ 748) | R$ 343 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,146 (R$ 6,131) | R$ 1,648 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $788 (R$ 4,214) | R$ 874 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (R$ 552) | R$ 276 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (R$ 255) | R$ 103 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 (R$ 1,408) | R$ 1,567 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (R$ 743) | R$ 415 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 57) | R$ 18 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 14 | + 543% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (R$ 242) | R$ 229 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (R$ 210) | R$ 131 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (R$ 419) | R$ 319 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (R$ 569) | R$ 244 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,064 (R$ 118,059) | R$ 63,873 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 4.53 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (R$ 194) | R$ 120 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (R$ 106) | R$ 64 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (R$ 77) | R$ 51 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (R$ 749) | R$ 233 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 229% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.67 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.24 | + 327% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.09 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (R$ 90) | R$ 29 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (R$ 186) | R$ 83 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (R$ 104) | R$ 36 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $247 (R$ 1,323) | R$ 493 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (R$ 380) | R$ 130 | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 46) | R$ 14 | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (R$ 2,304) | R$ 3,350 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (R$ 0.88) | R$ 0.80 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (R$ 158) | R$ 102 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 150 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 14,293 ($2,671) in Boise, Idaho to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,300 in Pelotas.
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