| BRL |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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R$ 40
|
($8)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
R$ 36
|
($7)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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R$ 12
|
($2.39)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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R$ 5.24
|
($1.06)
|
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12 eggs, large
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R$ 13
|
($2.56)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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R$ 7
|
($1.39)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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R$ 24
|
($4.82)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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R$ 8
|
($1.60)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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R$ 4.52
|
($0.92)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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R$ 5.58
|
($1.13)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
R$ 46
|
($9)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
|
R$ 9
|
($1.76)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
R$ 4.62
|
($0.94)
|
|
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| BRL |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
R$ 3,913
|
($793)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
R$ 2,680
|
($543)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
R$ 470
|
($95)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
R$ 2,440
|
($495)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
R$ 1,511
|
($306)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
R$ 462
|
($94)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
R$ 102
|
($21)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
R$ 1,956
|
($396)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
R$ 598
|
($121)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
R$ 36
|
($7)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
R$ 27
|
($5.48)
|
|
|
| BRL |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
R$ 313
|
($63)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
R$ 267
|
($54)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
R$ 467
|
($95)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
R$ 329
|
($67)
|
| BRL |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
R$ 122,540
|
($24,831)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
R$ 5.58
|
($1.13)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
R$ 241
|
($49)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
R$ 33
|
($7)
|
|
|
| BRL |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
R$ 18
|
($3.55)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
R$ 57
|
($12)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
R$ 320
|
($65)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
R$ 17
|
($3.36)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
R$ 12
|
($2.37)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
R$ 18
|
($3.68)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
R$ 9
|
($1.75)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
R$ 5.55
|
($1.12)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
R$ 54
|
($11)
|
| BRL |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
R$ 133
|
($27)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
R$ 72
|
($15)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
R$ 194
|
($39)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
R$ 211
|
($43)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
R$ 31
|
($6)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
R$ 12
|
($2.48)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
R$ 13
|
($2.70)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
R$ 4,464
|
($905)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
R$ 1.36
|
($0.27)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
R$ 143
|
($29)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
R$ 13
|
($2.57)
|
