Cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
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| Food in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | Pelotas (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $10 (R$ 58) | R$ 22 | 166% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | 91% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.99 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | 165% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.71 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 2.92 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $1.79 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $2.54 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.16 | 176% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.24 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.77 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.24 | 400% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.36 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.19 | 139% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $5.64 (R$ 32) | R$ 3.81 | 731% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $12 (R$ 67) | R$ 34 | 97% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.77 | 97% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.09 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.28 | 258% |
| Housing in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||
| Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | Pelotas (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $919 (R$ 5,165) | R$ 2,183 | 137% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $822 (R$ 4,618) | R$ 1,542 | 199% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $156 (R$ 879) | R$ 343 | 156% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $700 (R$ 3,932) | R$ 1,648 | 139% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $563 (R$ 3,166) | R$ 874 | 262% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $87 (R$ 489) | R$ 276 | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $34 (R$ 194) | R$ 103 | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $353 (R$ 1,984) | R$ 1,567 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $98 (R$ 552) | R$ 415 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $13 (R$ 76) | R$ 18 | 316% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $15 (R$ 84) | R$ 14 | 521% |
| Clothes in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||
| Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | Pelotas (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $37 (R$ 208) | R$ 229 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $50 (R$ 281) | R$ 131 | 115% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $81 (R$ 454) | R$ 319 | 42% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $99 (R$ 554) | R$ 244 | 127% |
| Transportation in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||
| Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | Pelotas (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,667 (R$ 138,612) | R$ 63,873 | 117% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.63 (R$ 3.54) | R$ 4.53 | 22% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $32 (R$ 179) | R$ 120 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 64 | 33% |
| Personal Care in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||
| Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | Pelotas (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.30 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | 75% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 51 | 35% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $104 (R$ 585) | R$ 233 | 151% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | 209% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $2.27 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.37 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | 135% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.59 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.24 | 178% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.59 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.09 | 189% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $14 (R$ 80) | R$ 29 | 172% |
| Entertainment in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||
| Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | Pelotas (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $35 (R$ 197) | R$ 83 | 137% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $19 (R$ 109) | R$ 36 | 205% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $85 (R$ 479) | R$ 493 | 3% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $54 (R$ 302) | R$ 130 | 133% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 14 | 171% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $2.98 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | 84% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.03 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | 133% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $427 (R$ 2,400) | R$ 3,350 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.08 (R$ 0.47) | R$ 0.80 | 41% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $27 (R$ 150) | R$ 102 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 8 | 424% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 12,313 ($2,191) in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,200 in Pelotas.