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| Food | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 | ||
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 | ||
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 | ||
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.31 | ||
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 | ||
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 25 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.75 | ||
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.92 | ||
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 | ||
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 | ||
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.86 | ||
| Housing | |||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,820 | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,537 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 615 | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,691 | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,677 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 581 | ||
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 | ||
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,964 | ||
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 671 | ||
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 | ||
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 | ||
| Clothes | |||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 258 | ||
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 249 | ||
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 404 | ||
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 324 | ||
| Transportation | |||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 115,101 | ||
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.60 | ||
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 236 | ||
| Personal Care | |||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 | ||
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 | ||
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 257 | ||
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 | ||
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 | ||
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 | ||
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 | ||
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.83 | ||
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 56 | ||
| Entertainment | |||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 | ||
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 64 | ||
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 242 | ||
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 216 | ||
| 1 co*cktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 | ||
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 | ||
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 | ||
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,193 | ||
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 | ||
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 132 | ||
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 | ||
As an enthusiast deeply immersed in the realm of cost-of-living metrics and economic indicators, I bring a wealth of firsthand expertise to shed light on the intricacies of the data you've presented. The figures you provided encapsulate the nuances of daily life expenses, housing, transportation, personal care, and entertainment in a meticulously detailed manner.
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United States compared to BrazilLet's delve into the concepts represented in the article:
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Food:
- Basic lunchtime menu in the business district: R$ 36
- Combo meal in a fast-food restaurant (Big Mac meal or similar): R$ 35
- Prices for various food items such as boneless chicken breast, whole fat milk, eggs, tomatoes, local cheese, apples, potatoes, beer, red table wine, and Coca-Cola are detailed.
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Housing:
- Monthly rent for furnished accommodation in both expensive and normal areas for 85 m2 (900 sqft) and 45 m2 (480 sqft) spaces.
- Utility costs for heating, electricity, gas, etc., for both 85 m2 and 45 m2 spaces.
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Clothes:
- Costs for clothing items such as jeans, summer dress, sport shoes, and men’s leather business shoes.
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Transportation:
- Price of a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent) with no extras.
- Cost of 1 liter of gas.
- Monthly ticket for public transport.
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Personal Care:
- Prices for medical items like cold medicine, antibiotics, and a short visit to a private doctor.
- Costs for personal care items including tampons, deodorant, hair shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste, and a standard men's haircut.
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Entertainment:
- Expenses related to entertainment, such as a basic dinner for two, movie tickets, theater tickets, dinner at an Italian restaurant, a co*cktail drink, cappuccino, and a beer.
- Cost of an iPad Wi-Fi 128GB, prepaid mobile tariff, gym membership, and a package of Marlboro cigarettes.
These comprehensive metrics provide a snapshot of the economic landscape, reflecting not just the cost of living essentials but also the expenses associated with leisure and personal indulgences. The intricacies of these data points underscore the multifaceted nature of budgeting and financial considerations in various aspects of life.
