Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 ($3.13) | $9 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 ($4.22) | $4.54 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.29) | $1.41 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 ($0.71) | $1.00 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 ($1.56) | $1.63 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.66 ($0.65) | $1.00 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 ($2.96) | $3.32 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.26) | $0.96 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.48 ($0.80) | $1.06 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.12 ($0.91) | $1.19 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.19) | $1.73 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.96 ($0.53) | $1.00 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,161 ($386) | $420 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,387 ($248) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 686 ($123) | $55 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,644 ($294) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 992 ($177) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 287 ($51) | $46 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 61 ($11) | $22 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,628 ($291) | $591 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 431 ($77) | $127 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.30) | $5.34 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($2.40) | $5.00 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 142 ($25) | $43 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 177 ($32) | $27 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 261 ($47) | $127 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 ($46) | $41 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,425 ($11,685) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.75 ($0.85) | $1.09 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 171 ($31) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 ($7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 ($3.52) | $9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 52 ($9) | $20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 203 ($36) | $20 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 ($2.79) | $1.77 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 ($2.03) | $2.55 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.10) | $2.30 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.15) | $0.95 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.80 ($0.68) | $0.91 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 ($7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 49 ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 131 ($23) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 ($21) | $18 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 ($3.94) | $3.39 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 ($2.08) | $2.73 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($1.50) | $1.00 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,782 ($497) | $320 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.86 ($0.15) | $0.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 116 ($21) | $51 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($1.54) | $2.50 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 439 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,200 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $974 (R$ 5,452) in Fortaleza.
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