Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil)
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| Food | + 114% | |||
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| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (R$ 106) | R$ 47 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (R$ 59) | R$ 34 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 28 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.35 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.65 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.78 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 64) | R$ 58 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.59 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.22 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.75 | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 354% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 354% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,734 (R$ 18,725) | R$ 3,120 | + 500% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,498 (R$ 12,525) | R$ 1,946 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (R$ 1,108) | R$ 857 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,049 (R$ 10,273) | R$ 2,751 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,634 (R$ 8,195) | R$ 1,885 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (R$ 527) | R$ 345 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (R$ 310) | R$ 65 | + 376% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $410 (R$ 2,057) | R$ 1,711 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (R$ 741) | R$ 615 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 61) | R$ 30 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $73 (R$ 365) | R$ 24 | + 1450% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (R$ 226) | R$ 240 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (R$ 174) | R$ 270 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (R$ 431) | R$ 432 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (R$ 606) | R$ 277 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,721 (R$ 133,990) | R$ 107,109 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 5.75 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (R$ 363) | R$ 270 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (R$ 110) | R$ 37 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 25 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (R$ 103) | R$ 70 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (R$ 521) | R$ 238 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 21 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.18 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.92 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (R$ 124) | R$ 62 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (R$ 241) | R$ 102 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (R$ 130) | R$ 59 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $256 (R$ 1,283) | R$ 142 | + 806% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (R$ 336) | R$ 190 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 65) | R$ 27 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $459 (R$ 2,303) | R$ 4,566 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (R$ 1.40) | R$ 1.00 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (R$ 147) | R$ 155 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 281% | |
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TOTAL | + 107% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 702 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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