Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 ($8) | $16 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 ($8) | $9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 ($2.24) | $6 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 ($1.22) | $1.20 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 ($2.34) | $5.05 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 ($1.51) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 ($5.85) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 ($1.62) | $3.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.85 ($1.17) | $1.48 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.96 ($1.19) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 ($9) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 ($1.58) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.39 ($0.88) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,784 ($758) | $1,589 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,768 ($554) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 986 ($197) | $212 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,012 ($603) | $1,328 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,888 ($378) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 344 ($69) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 ($15) | $53 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,037 ($408) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 639 ($128) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 ($6) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 ($4.23) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 307 ($62) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 275 ($55) | $158 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 472 ($95) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 314 ($63) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 142,713 ($28,576) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.47 ($1.09) | $1.00 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 256 ($51) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 ($6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 26 ($5.17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 ($11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 311 ($62) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 29 ($5.87) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 ($2.07) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 ($3.59) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 ($1.21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.81 ($0.96) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 49 ($10) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Brasília | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 128 ($26) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 ($15) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 234 ($47) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 204 ($41) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 ($5.56) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 ($2.03) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.25) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,113 ($824) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.64 ($0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 180 ($36) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 ($2.23) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 742 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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