Cost of living in Cuiabá, Brazil vs Quito, Ecuador
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 ($4.67) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 ($4.14) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.96 ($1.06) | $3.12 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.25 ($0.76) | $0.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.12) | $2.09 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.13 ($0.92) | $1.42 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($2.91) | $4.37 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.33) | $1.85 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.53 ($0.81) | $1.31 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.06 ($0.72) | $1.36 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 ($7) | $15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.31) | $1.97 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.99 ($0.53) | $0.94 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,238 ($400) | $769 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 ($290) | $443 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 450 ($80) | $51 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,512 ($270) | $573 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,155 ($206) | $306 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 ($58) | $34 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 ($19) | $25 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,453 ($260) | $546 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 ($62) | $166 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($4.07) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 ($2.66) | $12 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 ($45) | $71 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 163 ($29) | $50 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 335 ($60) | $104 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 219 ($39) | $91 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cuiabá (Brazil) is about the same as in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,714 ($12,093) | $22,323 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 ($0.71) | $0.92 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 187 ($33) | $23 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 58 ($10) | $8 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($3.37) | $5.07 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 ($9) | $10 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 283 ($50) | $36 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 9 ($1.62) | $5.77 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 ($2.14) | $3.73 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 ($1.98) | $4.63 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.04 ($0.90) | $1.98 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.95 ($0.71) | $1.61 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 ($14) | $18 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 ($8) | $11 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 ($30) | $63 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 227 ($41) | $47 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 ($3.48) | $9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 ($1.89) | $4.93 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 ($1.33) | $2.19 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,818 ($503) | $690 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.97 ($0.17) | $0.15 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 ($22) | $57 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 ($1.14) | $5.24 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,300 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,559 (R$ 8,729) in Cuiabá.
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