| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 R$ | Low | 396th/519 | 113th/130 | 12th/27 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 180.00 R$ | Very Low | 419th/510 | 123th/130 | 20th/27 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 40.00 R$ | Low | 293th/413 | 100th/113 | 14th/24 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 R$ | Very Low | 420th/499 | 120th/129 | 19th/27 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.00 R$ | Very Low | 402th/476 | 120th/126 | 21st/27 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 10.17 R$ | Very Low | 483th/518 | 127th/130 | 24th/27 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.07 R$ | Low | 356th/516 | 107th/130 | 10th/27 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.64 R$ | Low | 347th/513 | 114th/130 | 14th/27 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.38 R$ | Very Low | 452th/519 | 105th/130 | 22th/27 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.68 R$ | Moderate | 290th/518 | 114th/130 | 12th/27 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.04 R$ | Very Low | 453th/519 | 123th/130 | 20th/27 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.19 R$ | Low | 381st/519 | 117th/130 | 16th/27 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 25.17 R$ | Low | 343th/508 | 95th/128 | 7th/27 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.72 R$ | Very Low | 446th/519 | 118th/130 | 15th/27 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 21.36 R$ | Very Low | 427th/511 | 114th/129 | 14th/27 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.59 R$ | Low | 359th/518 | 115th/129 | 13th/27 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 4.24 R$ | Low | 321st/518 | 50th/130 | 6th/27 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.71 R$ | Very Low | 434th/512 | 110th/126 | 11st/27 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.96 R$ | Low | 406th/516 | 113th/130 | 10th/27 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.33 R$ | Low | 327th/515 | 114th/129 | 12th/27 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.24 R$ | Low | 328th/513 | 108th/128 | 7th/27 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.94 R$ | Very Low | 413th/512 | 114th/130 | 12th/27 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.13 R$ | Low | 337th/519 | 122th/130 | 19th/27 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 41.60 R$ | Low | 336th/500 | 117th/129 | 15th/27 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.59 R$ | Low | 332th/498 | 115th/130 | 12th/27 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.01 R$ | Low | 307th/480 | 110th/122 | 18th/27 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.48 R$ | Very Low | 393th/421 | 97th/104 | 12th/19 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.60 R$ | Low | 295th/476 | 78th/112 | 6th/26 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 R$ | ||||
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.00 R$ | ||||
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.03 R$ | ||||
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 43.00 R$ | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5.91 R$ | Low | 379th/519 | 55th/130 | 21st/27 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 118,890.00 R$ | Very Low | 310th/338 | 97th/103 | 12th/16 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 160,983.00 R$ | Moderate | 262th/491 | 22th/128 | 18th/26 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 314.22 R$ | Very Low | 445th/504 | 122th/129 | 22th/27 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 75.36 R$ | Low | 341st/519 | 114th/130 | 11st/27 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 120.59 R$ | Low | 365th/516 | 116th/130 | 13th/27 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 131.08 R$ | Very Low | 465th/508 | 125th/128 | 25th/27 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 175.00 R$ | ||||
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 R$ | Low | 337th/471 | 97th/119 | 14th/27 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,150.00 R$ | Low | 272th/400 | 92th/111 | 12th/23 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 48,800.00 R$ | Low | 270th/380 | 96th/108 | 14th/22 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 323.83 R$ | Low | 301st/486 | 51st/128 | 14th/27 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 299.36 R$ | Very High | 65th/458 | 17th/120 | 6th/26 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 437.65 R$ | Very Low | 420th/499 | 116th/128 | 20th/27 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 428.99 R$ | Very Low | 383th/466 | 107th/122 | 13th/26 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,142.00 R$ | Very Low | 464th/516 | 128th/130 | 25th/27 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,385.45 R$ | Very Low | 454th/514 | 127th/130 | 24th/27 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,415.56 R$ | Very Low | 446th/513 | 120th/130 | 18th/27 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,277.78 R$ | Very Low | 416th/514 | 117th/130 | 14th/27 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 988.48 R$ | Very Low | 404th/478 | 106th/123 | 15th/24 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 603.32 R$ | Very Low | 400th/472 | 115th/125 | 17th/25 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,146.25 R$ | Very Low | 430th/517 | 113th/130 | 12th/27 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.94 | Very High | 80th/493 | 23th/128 | 16th/25 |