Cost of living in Denver, Colorado, United States vs Pelotas, Brazil
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Food | + 207% | |||
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Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 22 | + 294% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 20 | + 120% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.37 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 277% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (R$ 4.45) | R$ 2.92 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.82 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.13 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.16 | + 231% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.90 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.24 | + 324% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.19 | + 207% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.30 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.81 | + 230% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 80) | R$ 34 | + 133% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.75 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.77 | + 100% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.28 | + 260% | |
Housing | + 357% | |||
Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 357% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,290 (R$ 12,521) | R$ 2,183 | + 474% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,618 (R$ 8,844) | R$ 1,542 | + 473% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (R$ 661) | R$ 343 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,755 (R$ 9,593) | R$ 1,648 | + 482% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,148 (R$ 6,277) | R$ 874 | + 618% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $86 (R$ 471) | R$ 276 | + 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (R$ 276) | R$ 103 | + 166% | |
40” flat screen tv | $276 (R$ 1,511) | R$ 1,567 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (R$ 660) | R$ 415 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 18 | + 205% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (R$ 177) | R$ 14 | + 1208% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (R$ 294) | R$ 229 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (R$ 291) | R$ 131 | + 123% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (R$ 503) | R$ 319 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $197 (R$ 1,078) | R$ 244 | + 342% | |
Transportation | + 204% | |||
Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,600 (R$ 118,088) | R$ 63,873 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (R$ 3.58) | R$ 4.53 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $113 (R$ 620) | R$ 120 | + 417% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (R$ 93) | R$ 64 | + 46% | |
Personal Care | + 136% | |||
Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 17 | + 171% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 51 | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (R$ 638) | R$ 233 | + 174% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 226% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.34 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 128% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.20 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.24 | + 234% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.09 | + 215% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (R$ 119) | R$ 29 | + 305% | |
Entertainment | + 161% | |||
Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (R$ 234) | R$ 83 | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (R$ 131) | R$ 36 | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $276 (R$ 1,506) | R$ 493 | + 206% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (R$ 368) | R$ 130 | + 184% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 14 | + 345% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 184% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 191% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (R$ 2,513) | R$ 3,350 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (R$ 2.98) | R$ 0.80 | + 273% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (R$ 406) | R$ 102 | + 297% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 8 | + 383% | |
TOTAL | + 221% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 221% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 20,874 ($3,818) in Denver, Colorado to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,500 in Pelotas.
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