Cost of living in Dezhou, China vs Pelotas, Brazil
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Dezhou (China) is 49% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30元 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (R$ 12) | R$ 2.92 | + 320% | |
12 eggs, large | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 (R$ 4.91) | R$ 5.16 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (R$ 41) | R$ 13 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.24 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (R$ 5.73) | R$ 3.19 | + 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (R$ 3.28) | R$ 3.81 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (R$ 82) | R$ 34 | + 139% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (R$ 5.32) | R$ 4.77 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00元 (R$ 4.09) | R$ 3.28 | + 25% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Dezhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,200元 (R$ 1,801) | R$ 2,183 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (R$ 1,228) | R$ 1,542 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 350元 (R$ 287) | R$ 343 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 800元 (R$ 655) | R$ 1,648 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500元 (R$ 409) | R$ 874 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 276 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 103 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,750元 (R$ 2,252) | R$ 1,567 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (R$ 409) | R$ 415 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 51% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Dezhou (China) is 78% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400元 (R$ 328) | R$ 229 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300元 (R$ 246) | R$ 131 | + 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (R$ 491) | R$ 319 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800元 (R$ 655) | R$ 244 | + 169% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Dezhou (China) is 4% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000元 (R$ 106,438) | R$ 63,873 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (R$ 5.73) | R$ 4.53 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 120元 (R$ 98) | R$ 120 | - 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18元 (R$ 15) | R$ 64 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Dezhou (China) is 25% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (R$ 25) | R$ 51 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75元 (R$ 61) | R$ 233 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 188% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.24 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.09 | + 165% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50元 (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Dezhou (China) is 26% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100元 (R$ 82) | R$ 83 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (R$ 66) | R$ 36 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400元 (R$ 328) | R$ 493 | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500元 (R$ 409) | R$ 130 | + 216% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80元 (R$ 66) | R$ 14 | + 375% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 125% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000元 (R$ 2,456) | R$ 3,350 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (R$ 0.16) | R$ 0.80 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (R$ 205) | R$ 102 | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 112% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 7,045 (8,605元) in Dezhou to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,000 in Pelotas.
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