Cost of living in Ubatuba (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 75% | |||
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| Food in Ubatuba (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Ubatuba | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 ($4.55) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 ($1.54) | $7 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.59 ($0.82) | $1.14 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 ($1.90) | $5.81 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.74 ($1.03) | $5.08 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($2.95) | $8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 ($1.32) | $3.98 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.02 ($0.72) | $2.65 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.68 ($1.02) | $9 | - 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 41 ($7) | $24 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 ($1.69) | $2.99 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.12 ($0.56) | $3.98 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Ubatuba (Brazil) is 83% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Ubatuba | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,288 ($410) | $3,742 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,515 ($272) | $2,465 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 528 ($95) | $258 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,540 ($276) | $2,169 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,306 ($234) | $1,428 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 130 ($23) | $121 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 124 ($22) | $52 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,832 ($329) | $270 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 447 ($80) | $132 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($4.09) | $18 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 ($2.80) | $21 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Ubatuba (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Ubatuba | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 112 ($20) | $53 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 143 ($26) | $65 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 275 ($49) | $108 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 159 ($28) | $127 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Ubatuba (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Ubatuba | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,396 ($12,986) | $27,365 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.98 ($0.89) | $0.88 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 222 ($40) | $69 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 54 ($10) | $19 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Ubatuba (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Ubatuba | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 ($3.43) | $13 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 ($8) | $36 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 243 ($44) | $137 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 ($2.91) | $8 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($2.32) | $4.53 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.56) | $6 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.73 ($1.03) | $5.32 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.81 ($0.86) | $2.09 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 19 ($3.49) | $26 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Ubatuba (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Ubatuba | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 102 ($18) | $69 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 40 ($7) | $35 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 80 ($14) | $362 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 183 ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($2.46) | $15 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.28) | $7 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 ($2.00) | $6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 1,118 ($201) | $544 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.50 ($0.45) | $0.52 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 350 ($63) | $59 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($1.67) | $10 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 232 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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