Cost of living in Cairns, Australia vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 220% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (R$ 74) | R$ 22 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$10 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.13 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.39 (R$ 5.62) | R$ 2.92 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (R$ 26) | R$ 6 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.58 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.16 | + 336% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.24 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.10 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.19 | + 292% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.15 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.81 | + 445% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (R$ 98) | R$ 34 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.07 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.77 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 254% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,272 (R$ 9,155) | R$ 2,183 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,446 (R$ 5,828) | R$ 1,542 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (R$ 837) | R$ 343 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (R$ 5,892) | R$ 1,648 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,239 (R$ 4,991) | R$ 874 | + 471% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (R$ 726) | R$ 276 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (R$ 256) | R$ 103 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (R$ 2,922) | R$ 1,567 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (R$ 868) | R$ 415 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (R$ 43) | R$ 18 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (R$ 116) | R$ 14 | + 756% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 65% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (R$ 374) | R$ 229 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (R$ 211) | R$ 131 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$133 (R$ 535) | R$ 319 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (R$ 448) | R$ 244 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 148% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (R$ 112,634) | R$ 63,873 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 4.53 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (R$ 434) | R$ 120 | + 262% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (R$ 111) | R$ 64 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (R$ 46) | R$ 17 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (R$ 74) | R$ 51 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (R$ 272) | R$ 233 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.24 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.09 | + 398% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (R$ 105) | R$ 29 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 174% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (R$ 216) | R$ 83 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (R$ 152) | R$ 36 | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (R$ 460) | R$ 493 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$119 (R$ 481) | R$ 130 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (R$ 59) | R$ 14 | + 329% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.57 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (R$ 2,901) | R$ 3,350 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (R$ 4.03) | R$ 0.80 | + 404% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (R$ 230) | R$ 102 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$23 (R$ 91) | R$ 8 | + 1084% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 180% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 19,323 (AU$4,795) in Cairns to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,900 in Pelotas.
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