Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 73) | R$ 22 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.86 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (R$ 3.33) | R$ 2.92 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.32 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.16 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.44 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.24 | + 351% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.19 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.85 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.81 | + 293% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 74) | R$ 34 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.77 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.28 | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 290% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 290% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,080 (R$ 10,908) | R$ 2,183 | + 400% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,326 (R$ 6,957) | R$ 1,542 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (R$ 1,158) | R$ 343 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,426 (R$ 7,479) | R$ 1,648 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $891 (R$ 4,672) | R$ 874 | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (R$ 718) | R$ 276 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (R$ 232) | R$ 103 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (R$ 1,597) | R$ 1,567 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (R$ 773) | R$ 415 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 59) | R$ 18 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (R$ 105) | R$ 14 | + 671% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (R$ 243) | R$ 229 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (R$ 168) | R$ 131 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (R$ 423) | R$ 319 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (R$ 501) | R$ 244 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,975 (R$ 120,504) | R$ 63,873 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (R$ 3.27) | R$ 4.53 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (R$ 289) | R$ 120 | + 141% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (R$ 73) | R$ 64 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 17 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R$ 79) | R$ 51 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (R$ 509) | R$ 233 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.13 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.24 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.09 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (R$ 99) | R$ 29 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (R$ 282) | R$ 83 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (R$ 125) | R$ 36 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $259 (R$ 1,361) | R$ 493 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (R$ 347) | R$ 130 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 14 | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.62 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (R$ 2,245) | R$ 3,350 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (R$ 1.14) | R$ 0.80 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (R$ 146) | R$ 102 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 8 | + 450% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 288 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 16,899 ($3,222) in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,800 in Pelotas.
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