| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 R$ | Low | 330th/419 | 94th/108 | 12th/26 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 R$ | Low | 312th/418 | 93th/109 | 10th/26 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 40.00 R$ | ||||
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 13.00 R$ | Low | 279th/388 | 83th/105 | 8th/26 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 22.00 R$ | Low | 205th/340 | 69th/93 | 5th/25 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 10.89 R$ | Very Low | 363th/423 | 100th/109 | 17th/26 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 R$ | Low | 257th/423 | 78th/109 | 4th/26 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 5.75 R$ | Low | 261st/421 | 82th/109 | 5th/26 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.24 R$ | Low | 293th/424 | 56th/109 | 11st/26 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.62 R$ | Moderate | 223th/424 | 92th/109 | 10th/26 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.66 R$ | Very Low | 384th/423 | 109th/109 | 26th/26 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.65 R$ | Low | 283th/424 | 87th/109 | 9th/26 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 21.61 R$ | Low | 333th/422 | 92th/109 | 12th/26 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.04 R$ | Very Low | 365th/423 | 100th/108 | 18th/26 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 24.44 R$ | Low | 320th/420 | 85th/109 | 5th/26 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.18 R$ | Moderate | 240th/423 | 88th/108 | 6th/26 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 4.68 R$ | High | 162th/424 | 22th/109 | 4th/26 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.36 R$ | Low | 301st/422 | 86th/108 | 4th/26 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.73 R$ | Low | 295th/423 | 84th/109 | 5th/26 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.86 R$ | Moderate | 212th/423 | 85th/108 | 4th/26 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 3.25 R$ | Moderate | 240th/423 | 87th/108 | 5th/26 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.50 R$ | Very Low | 347th/420 | 96th/108 | 14th/26 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.78 R$ | Low | 284th/422 | 104th/108 | 22th/26 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 47.50 R$ | Moderate | 216th/397 | 92th/106 | 12th/26 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 8.27 R$ | Moderate | 241st/407 | 89th/108 | 9th/26 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 19.12 R$ | Very High | 73th/399 | 37th/107 | 1st/26 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.00 R$ | ||||
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.25 R$ | Low | 203th/335 | 53th/72 | 10th/24 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 171.25 R$ | ||||
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.10 R$ | ||||
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 12.41 R$ | ||||
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 48.00 R$ | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5.81 R$ | Low | 299th/424 | 42th/109 | 19th/26 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 127,194.50 R$ | ||||
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 164,154.33 R$ | Moderate | 154th/375 | 8th/107 | 5th/25 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 241.56 R$ | Very Low | 383th/416 | 104th/109 | 22th/26 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 74.36 R$ | Low | 271st/424 | 94th/109 | 11st/26 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 95.36 R$ | Low | 327th/423 | 107th/109 | 24th/26 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 136.90 R$ | Very Low | 370th/414 | 100th/107 | 20th/26 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 176.67 R$ | ||||
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 R$ | Low | 207th/315 | 61st/82 | 5th/21 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,100.00 R$ | Moderate | 178th/305 | 66th/87 | 8th/22 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 36,680.00 R$ | Low | 182th/243 | 63th/68 | 15th/18 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 347.25 R$ | Moderate | 208th/400 | 20th/109 | 7th/26 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 307.00 R$ | Very High | 37th/386 | 9th/102 | 5th/24 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 477.56 R$ | Low | 291st/411 | 75th/109 | 14th/26 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 399.89 R$ | Very Low | 323th/387 | 94th/104 | 15th/25 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,583.33 R$ | Low | 330th/419 | 94th/109 | 11st/26 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,850.00 R$ | Low | 319th/416 | 95th/107 | 13th/25 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,850.00 R$ | Low | 332th/415 | 95th/109 | 12th/26 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,366.67 R$ | Low | 323th/416 | 95th/109 | 13th/26 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 836.12 R$ | Very Low | 305th/351 | 83th/95 | 13th/21 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 596.12 R$ | Very Low | 288th/339 | 89th/95 | 16th/21 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
South America Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,415.60 R$ | Very Low | 338th/420 | 88th/108 | 8th/25 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.52 | Very High | 61st/389 | 15th/104 | 10th/21 |