Cost of living in Paulinia, Brazil vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Paulinia (Brazil) is 68% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 ($5.37) | $9 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 20 ($3.62) | $4.54 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 30 ($5.42) | $1.41 | + 285% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 ($0.72) | $1.00 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 24 ($4.34) | $1.63 | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 ($1.63) | $1.00 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 30 ($5.42) | $3.32 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 ($1.63) | $0.96 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 10 ($1.81) | $1.06 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 60 ($11) | $1.19 | + 813% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 120 ($22) | $14 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6.00 ($1.08) | $1.73 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 ($0.54) | $1.00 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Paulinia (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $420 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,450 ($262) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $55 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $46 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 ($13) | $22 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $591 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 300 ($54) | $127 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $5.34 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $5.00 | - | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Paulinia (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 80 ($14) | $43 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 60 ($11) | $27 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 ($90) | $127 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $41 | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Paulinia (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 15,000 ($2,712) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.46 ($0.81) | $1.09 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 227 ($41) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Paulinia (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 ($3.62) | $9 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 ($9) | $20 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 300 ($54) | $20 | + 171% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 20 ($3.62) | $1.77 | + 105% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 27 ($4.94) | $2.55 | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 36 ($6) | $2.30 | + 179% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 13 ($2.34) | $0.95 | + 145% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 13 ($2.44) | $0.91 | + 168% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 60 ($11) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Paulinia (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 200 ($36) | $12 | + 208% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 80 ($14) | $11 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 300 ($54) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 80 ($14) | $18 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 80 ($14) | $3.39 | + 327% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 ($1.81) | $2.73 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.00 ($0.90) | $1.00 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $320 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 ($0.09) | $0.50 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 300 ($54) | $51 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.00 ($0.90) | $2.50 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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