Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Wollongong, Australia
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (AU$1.84) | AU$5.33 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (AU$0.81) | AU$1.27 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 (AU$1.40) | AU$5.50 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 (AU$1.02) | AU$5.43 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (AU$3.21) | AU$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (AU$1.29) | AU$3.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 (AU$0.77) | AU$3.15 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 (AU$1.13) | AU$4.63 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.04 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (AU$0.67) | AU$2.11 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 78% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 (AU$558) | AU$2,503 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 (AU$293) | AU$1,686 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (AU$92) | AU$222 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (AU$222) | AU$1,936 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (AU$161) | AU$1,253 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (AU$51) | AU$190 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (AU$22) | AU$52 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (AU$412) | AU$607 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (AU$91) | AU$202 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (AU$4.84) | AU$10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (AU$2.76) | AU$28 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (AU$55) | AU$106 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (AU$60) | AU$82 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (AU$82) | AU$154 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (AU$55) | AU$132 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,935 (AU$21,812) | AU$26,857 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (AU$1.08) | AU$1.42 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (AU$35) | AU$82 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (AU$3.37) | AU$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (AU$10) | AU$25 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (AU$48) | AU$64 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (AU$4.48) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (AU$3.11) | AU$4.88 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (AU$3.20) | AU$5.71 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 (AU$1.18) | AU$3.52 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (AU$0.80) | AU$3.34 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (AU$21) | AU$45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (AU$12) | AU$31 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (AU$22) | AU$237 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (AU$32) | AU$101 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (AU$4.50) | AU$15 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (AU$1.55) | AU$4.32 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (AU$3.03) | AU$7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 (AU$797) | AU$575 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 (AU$0.53) | AU$0.65 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (AU$33) | AU$57 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (AU$1.78) | AU$19 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 119 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,100 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$2,891 (R$ 11,786) in Caxias do Sul.
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