Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 78) | R$ 22 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 20 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.22 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.65 (R$ 3.50) | R$ 2.92 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.11 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.82 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.16 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.02 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.24 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.19 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.81 | + 296% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 34 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.74 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.77 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.28 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.28 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 293% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,948 (R$ 10,422) | R$ 2,183 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,346 (R$ 7,200) | R$ 1,542 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (R$ 902) | R$ 343 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,495 (R$ 8,000) | R$ 1,648 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,073 (R$ 5,742) | R$ 874 | + 557% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (R$ 669) | R$ 276 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (R$ 218) | R$ 103 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $258 (R$ 1,381) | R$ 1,567 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (R$ 480) | R$ 415 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 64) | R$ 18 | + 251% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (R$ 129) | R$ 14 | + 847% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 252) | R$ 229 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (R$ 211) | R$ 131 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (R$ 437) | R$ 319 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (R$ 514) | R$ 244 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,994 (R$ 123,035) | R$ 63,873 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (R$ 2.79) | R$ 4.53 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (R$ 383) | R$ 120 | + 220% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R$ 90) | R$ 64 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.51 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (R$ 140) | R$ 51 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (R$ 558) | R$ 233 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.94 (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.24 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.24 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.09 | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (R$ 130) | R$ 29 | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (R$ 212) | R$ 83 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (R$ 137) | R$ 36 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (R$ 976) | R$ 493 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (R$ 404) | R$ 130 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 14 | + 380% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 207% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 232% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (R$ 2,191) | R$ 3,350 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (R$ 1.86) | R$ 0.80 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (R$ 207) | R$ 102 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 8 | + 395% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 16,160 ($3,020) in Dallas, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,200 in Pelotas.
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