Cost of living in Pelotas (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 22 (AU$5.34) | AU$17 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 20 (AU$4.88) | AU$13 | 61% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 6 (AU$1.54) | AU$5.90 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 2.92 (AU$0.71) | AU$1.50 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 6 (AU$1.47) | AU$4.89 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 5.16 (AU$1.25) | AU$5.06 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 13 (AU$3.20) | AU$5.88 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 4.24 (AU$1.03) | AU$4.81 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.19 (AU$0.78) | AU$3.30 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 3.81 (AU$0.93) | AU$5.46 | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 34 (AU$8) | AU$17 | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 4.77 (AU$1.16) | AU$2.92 | 60% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 3.28 (AU$0.80) | AU$2.35 | 66% |
| Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 83% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,183 (AU$530) | AU$4,430 | 88% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,542 (AU$375) | AU$2,794 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 343 (AU$83) | AU$350 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 1,648 (AU$400) | AU$2,647 | 85% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 874 (AU$212) | AU$1,873 | 89% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 276 (AU$67) | AU$297 | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 103 (AU$25) | AU$70 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,567 (AU$381) | AU$554 | 31% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 415 (AU$101) | AU$195 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 18 (AU$4.42) | AU$20 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 14 (AU$3.30) | AU$36 | 91% |
| Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 229 (AU$56) | AU$107 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 131 (AU$32) | AU$73 | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 319 (AU$78) | AU$143 | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 244 (AU$59) | AU$160 | 63% |
| Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 63,873 (AU$15,511) | AU$28,005 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.53 (AU$1.10) | AU$1.44 | 23% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 120 (AU$29) | AU$211 | 86% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 64 (AU$16) | AU$25 | 37% |
| Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 17 (AU$4.13) | AU$8 | 51% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 51 (AU$13) | AU$15 | 16% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 233 (AU$57) | AU$65 | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 11 (AU$2.76) | AU$7 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 12 (AU$2.81) | AU$4.60 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 13 (AU$3.11) | AU$8 | 59% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 5.24 (AU$1.27) | AU$3.83 | 67% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.09 (AU$0.75) | AU$3.65 | 79% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 29 (AU$7) | AU$25 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 83 (AU$20) | AU$53 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 36 (AU$9) | AU$38 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 493 (AU$120) | AU$222 | 46% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 130 (AU$31) | AU$101 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 14 (AU$3.35) | AU$18 | 82% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 9 (AU$2.21) | AU$4.30 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 10 (AU$2.36) | AU$8 | 71% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 3,350 (AU$813) | AU$729 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 0.80 (AU$0.19) | AU$0.77 | 75% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 102 (AU$25) | AU$77 | 68% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 8 (AU$1.87) | AU$41 | 95% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$12,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$3,114 (R$ 12,823) in Pelotas.