Cost of living in Pelotas, Brazil vs Thane, India
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (₨290) | ₨844 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 20 (₨265) | ₨288 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (₨84) | ₨124 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.92 (₨39) | ₨62 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (₨80) | ₨64 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.16 (₨68) | ₨37 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (₨174) | ₨274 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.24 (₨56) | ₨168 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.19 (₨42) | ₨24 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (₨50) | ₨138 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (₨452) | ₨588 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 4.77 (₨63) | ₨73 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (₨43) | ₨31 | + 42% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,183 (₨28,814) | ₨34,699 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,542 (₨20,359) | ₨22,512 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 343 (₨4,525) | ₨5,414 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,648 (₨21,756) | ₨21,166 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 874 (₨11,537) | ₨12,897 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 276 (₨3,647) | ₨2,613 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 (₨1,366) | ₨800 | + 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,567 (₨20,680) | ₨35,364 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 415 (₨5,479) | ₨15,424 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (₨240) | ₨395 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (₨179) | ₨548 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (₨3,023) | ₨2,258 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 131 (₨1,726) | ₨2,459 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 319 (₨4,214) | ₨3,268 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (₨3,217) | ₨2,619 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,873 (₨843,043) | ₨830,309 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.53 (₨60) | ₨83 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 120 (₨1,583) | ₨945 | + 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 64 (₨845) | ₨189 | + 346% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (₨224) | ₨102 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (₨680) | ₨461 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (₨3,077) | ₨591 | + 420% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (₨150) | ₨260 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (₨153) | ₨183 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (₨169) | ₨181 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.24 (₨69) | ₨125 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.09 (₨41) | ₨79 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (₨388) | ₨216 | + 79% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (₨1,097) | ₨923 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (₨469) | ₨496 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 493 (₨6,508) | ₨1,737 | + 275% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (₨1,711) | ₨2,000 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (₨182) | ₨483 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (₨120) | ₨222 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (₨128) | ₨212 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,350 (₨44,212) | ₨35,595 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.80 (₨11) | ₨20 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 102 (₨1,348) | ₨2,228 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (₨102) | ₨251 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨112,000 in Thane you would need to make just about ₨101,128 (R$ 7,662) in Pelotas.
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