Cost of living
Brazil compared to Suriname
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Brazil are roughly 18% higher than in Suriname.
Cost of living
| Item | Brazil | Suriname |
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| Total with rent one person | 575 | 963 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,827 | 2,730 |
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| Without rent one person | 417 | 564 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,276 | 1,792 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 298.81 | 269.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 588.13 | 682.72 |
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| Food person | 245 | 346 |
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| Food family | 600 | 1,150 |
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| Transport person | 89.62 | 112.02 |
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| Transport family | 217.71 | 240.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.68 years | 69.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Brazil | Suriname |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.25 | 7.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.68 | 60.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.44 | 9.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 | 1.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.81 | 2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.07 | 1.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Brazil | Suriname |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 339.35 | 402 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 258.53 | 147.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 525.93 | 1,100.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 379.39 | 590.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.47 | 28.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.62 | 53.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.3 | 35.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Brazil | Suriname |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.57 | 15.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,670 | 185 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,196 | 157 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.4% | 90.28% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.01 | 21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Brazil | Suriname |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.19 | 3.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.1 | 11.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.69 | 5.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.25 | 11.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.05 | 2.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 1.23 |
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Other
| Item | Brazil | Suriname |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.31 | 14.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.71 | 4.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.66 | 25.88 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.77 | 5.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.61 | 43.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.57 | 84.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 280.72 | 73.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,362 | 5,114 |
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