Cost of living in João Pessoa, Brazil vs Rancagua, Chile
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (CH$3,301) | CH$6,840 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 (CH$2,896) | CH$4,289 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (CH$755) | CH$2,114 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.60 (CH$452) | CH$782 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (CH$1,011) | CH$1,679 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.72 (CH$593) | CH$772 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (CH$1,635) | CH$3,204 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (CH$773) | CH$688 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.45 (CH$559) | CH$625 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.68 (CH$588) | CH$711 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 39 (CH$4,963) | CH$4,652 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (CH$861) | CH$1,342 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.45 (CH$308) | CH$461 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,221 (CH$279,339) | CH$463,062 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,453 (CH$182,728) | CH$318,129 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 266 (CH$33,413) | CH$51,407 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,767 (CH$222,258) | CH$318,525 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 987 (CH$124,168) | CH$250,000 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 155 (CH$19,552) | CH$24,357 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 60 (CH$7,597) | CH$17,190 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,553 (CH$195,258) | CH$227,688 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 773 (CH$97,212) | CH$68,411 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (CH$2,649) | CH$5,637 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (CH$1,331) | CH$8,181 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 210 (CH$26,426) | CH$40,435 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 157 (CH$19,798) | CH$23,886 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 297 (CH$37,372) | CH$41,065 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 237 (CH$29,756) | CH$56,228 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,091 (CH$10,952,259) | CH$13,472,300 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.29 (CH$539) | CH$826 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (CH$25,886) | CH$45,000 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (CH$4,094) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (CH$1,968) | CH$3,715 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (CH$4,495) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 209 (CH$26,221) | CH$27,636 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (CH$1,599) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (CH$1,287) | CH$2,465 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (CH$1,359) | CH$3,008 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.66 (CH$586) | CH$1,571 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.34 (CH$546) | CH$1,182 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (CH$4,858) | CH$6,539 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 66 (CH$8,330) | CH$22,567 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (CH$6,426) | CH$8,640 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 146 (CH$18,347) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 134 (CH$16,894) | CH$34,046 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 13 (CH$1,573) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (CH$1,154) | CH$2,643 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (CH$1,209) | CH$3,381 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,085 (CH$387,914) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.43 (CH$180) | CH$68 | + 165% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (CH$12,528) | CH$29,935 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (CH$961) | CH$4,070 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in João Pessoa (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$1,490,000 in Rancagua you would need to make just about CH$962,144 (R$ 7,651) in João Pessoa.
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