Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 212% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 212% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (R$ 86) | R$ 17 | + 401% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (R$ 4.77) | R$ 3.52 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 4.74 | + 426% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.42 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.41 | + 401% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.80 (R$ 24) | R$ 27 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.89 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.27 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.46 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.02 | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 67) | R$ 25 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.31 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,266 (R$ 11,302) | R$ 2,948 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,712 (R$ 8,542) | R$ 5,500 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $276 (R$ 1,378) | R$ 760 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,667 (R$ 8,315) | R$ 2,136 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,298 (R$ 6,472) | R$ 2,722 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (R$ 653) | R$ 500 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (R$ 228) | R$ 148 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $254 (R$ 1,265) | R$ 2,000 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $287 (R$ 1,429) | R$ 931 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 60) | R$ 14 | + 316% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (R$ 142) | R$ 19 | + 656% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (R$ 303) | R$ 111 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (R$ 213) | R$ 165 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (R$ 422) | R$ 665 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $152 (R$ 756) | R$ 517 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,742 (R$ 143,360) | R$ 35,000 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (R$ 4.52) | R$ 5.72 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (R$ 424) | R$ 336 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $41 (R$ 204) | R$ 106 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.29 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 94) | R$ 56 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $181 (R$ 902) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 8 | + 404% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.36 (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 5.00 | + 581% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.44 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.00 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (R$ 180) | R$ 10 | + 1703% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Belford Roxo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Belford Roxo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (R$ 210) | R$ 27 | + 680% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (R$ 101) | R$ 35 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (R$ 847) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (R$ 307) | R$ 195 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 64) | R$ 16 | + 305% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.68 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 332% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $574 (R$ 2,861) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (R$ 0.82) | R$ 3.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (R$ 297) | R$ 60 | + 396% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 311% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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