| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 R$ | Very Low | 445th/548 | 135th/144 | 19th/27 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 180.00 R$ | Low | 422th/534 | 132th/142 | 17th/27 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 40.00 R$ | Low | 287th/411 | 99th/113 | 15th/25 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 R$ | Low | 419th/528 | 128th/143 | 14th/27 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 20.00 R$ | Low | 322th/487 | 113th/134 | 8th/26 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 12.72 R$ | Low | 412th/547 | 130th/144 | 13th/27 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.39 R$ | Low | 394th/546 | 130th/144 | 16th/27 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.92 R$ | Low | 383th/545 | 131st/143 | 16th/27 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5.35 R$ | Very Low | 447th/547 | 107th/144 | 24th/27 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 7.64 R$ | Low | 328th/546 | 134th/144 | 18th/27 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.06 R$ | Very Low | 462th/543 | 137th/142 | 22th/27 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.90 R$ | Low | 407th/547 | 131st/144 | 15th/27 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 20.75 R$ | Low | 421st/528 | 117th/137 | 13th/27 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.61 R$ | Very Low | 465th/543 | 132th/140 | 18th/26 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.85 R$ | Very Low | 450th/528 | 129th/142 | 15th/27 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.12 R$ | Low | 383th/537 | 135th/141 | 20th/26 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.40 R$ | Very Low | 503th/545 | 139th/142 | 25th/27 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 R$ | Very Low | 496th/523 | 132th/135 | 23th/26 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.04 R$ | Very Low | 452th/534 | 133th/140 | 20th/27 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.29 R$ | Low | 402th/534 | 137th/139 | 25th/27 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.18 R$ | Low | 421st/532 | 137th/138 | 25th/26 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.51 R$ | Very Low | 463th/520 | 136th/138 | 24th/26 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.92 R$ | Low | 347th/539 | 133th/139 | 21st/27 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.00 R$ | Low | 362th/523 | 133th/140 | 20th/27 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.77 R$ | Low | 363th/513 | 130th/140 | 17th/27 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.31 R$ | Moderate | 281st/480 | 107th/121 | 14th/26 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.48 R$ | Very Low | 375th/406 | 97th/102 | 13th/18 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 R$ | Moderate | 288th/488 | 83th/121 | 3rd/27 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 360.00 R$ | High | 126th/414 | 46th/102 | 3rd/16 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.50 R$ | Low | 320th/403 | 103th/109 | 15th/21 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.44 R$ | Low | 265th/359 | 95th/98 | 16th/18 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.23 R$ | Very Low | 250th/308 | 81st/82 | 14th/14 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.90 R$ | Moderate | 266th/548 | 11st/144 | 3rd/27 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 118,890.00 R$ | Very Low | 221st/251 | 72th/80 | 8th/13 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 158,406.32 R$ | Moderate | 243th/516 | 20th/140 | 17th/24 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 409.94 R$ | Very Low | 432th/528 | 127th/141 | 17th/27 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 66.27 R$ | Low | 377th/548 | 137th/144 | 20th/27 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 115.50 R$ | Low | 383th/544 | 135th/144 | 18th/27 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 144.36 R$ | Very Low | 464th/530 | 129th/141 | 19th/27 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 96.00 R$ | Moderate | 227th/402 | 69th/106 | 9th/19 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 R$ | Low | 365th/473 | 113th/124 | 21st/26 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,035.71 R$ | Low | 285th/409 | 104th/117 | 14th/22 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 60,641.09 R$ | Moderate | 219th/378 | 87th/109 | 8th/20 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 324.70 R$ | Moderate | 285th/506 | 41st/141 | 12th/26 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 260.14 R$ | High | 101st/465 | 31st/130 | 10th/26 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 460.15 R$ | Low | 376th/521 | 107th/139 | 18th/26 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 367.11 R$ | Very Low | 414th/478 | 124th/128 | 20th/24 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,289.05 R$ | Very Low | 465th/542 | 137th/144 | 20th/27 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,455.05 R$ | Very Low | 462th/542 | 135th/144 | 18th/27 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,961.08 R$ | Very Low | 476th/540 | 139th/144 | 22th/27 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,801.12 R$ | Very Low | 458th/539 | 136th/143 | 20th/27 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,058.87 R$ | Low | 404th/505 | 111st/136 | 12th/24 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 755.22 R$ | Low | 368th/497 | 109th/136 | 7th/24 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,139.41 R$ | Very Low | 453th/544 | 126th/143 | 12th/27 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.25 | Very High | 73th/514 | 14th/139 | 8th/23 |