Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States vs Pelotas, Brazil
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Food | + 185% | |||
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Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 22 | + 221% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 188% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (R$ 4.68) | R$ 2.92 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.51 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.16 | + 324% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.24 | + 321% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.19 | + 166% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.81 | + 202% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 34 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.77 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.38 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.28 | + 285% | |
Housing | + 301% | |||
Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 301% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,912 (R$ 10,118) | R$ 2,183 | + 363% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,585 (R$ 8,387) | R$ 1,542 | + 444% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (R$ 688) | R$ 343 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 (R$ 7,041) | R$ 1,648 | + 327% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $944 (R$ 4,998) | R$ 874 | + 472% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $78 (R$ 414) | R$ 276 | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (R$ 302) | R$ 103 | + 192% | |
40” flat screen tv | $246 (R$ 1,304) | R$ 1,567 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (R$ 590) | R$ 415 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 18 | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (R$ 188) | R$ 14 | + 1285% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (R$ 223) | R$ 229 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (R$ 262) | R$ 131 | + 100% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (R$ 376) | R$ 319 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (R$ 538) | R$ 244 | + 121% | |
Transportation | + 150% | |||
Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,867 (R$ 126,298) | R$ 63,873 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (R$ 3.35) | R$ 4.53 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (R$ 458) | R$ 120 | + 282% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (R$ 111) | R$ 64 | + 73% | |
Personal Care | + 156% | |||
Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (R$ 84) | R$ 51 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (R$ 752) | R$ 233 | + 222% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 193% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 129% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.11 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.24 | + 315% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.09 | + 198% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (R$ 114) | R$ 29 | + 288% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (R$ 200) | R$ 83 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (R$ 123) | R$ 36 | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (R$ 874) | R$ 493 | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (R$ 328) | R$ 130 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (R$ 58) | R$ 14 | + 318% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 179% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.38 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 193% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (R$ 2,268) | R$ 3,350 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (R$ 0.57) | R$ 0.80 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (R$ 234) | R$ 102 | + 129% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.96 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 309% | |
TOTAL | + 171% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 19,252 ($3,638) in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,100 in Pelotas.
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