Cost of living
Contagem compared to Gararu
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Overview comparison
ContagemGararu
Consumer prices in Gararu are roughly 7% higher than in Contagem.
Cost of living
| Item | Contagem | Gararu |
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| Total with rent one person | 573 | 745 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,742 | 2,163 |
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| Without rent one person | 423 | 515 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,002 | 1,261 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 204.03 | 383.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 387.02 | 497.81 |
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| Food person | 199 | 303 |
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| Food family | 485 | 637 |
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| Transport person | 94.22 | 73.35 |
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| Transport family | 205.05 | 196.3 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.27 years | 72.69 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Contagem | Gararu |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.65 | 4.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.67 | 51.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.64 | 7.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 | 1.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.26 | 3.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 1.28 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Contagem | Gararu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 188.6 | 307.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 106.06 | 178.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 480.11 | 496.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 300.23 | 353.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.68 | 79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.9 | 123.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.62 | 19.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Contagem | Gararu |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.94 | 9.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,083 | 1,336 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,102 | 811 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 | 0.88 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.78% | 62.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.73 | 10.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Contagem | Gararu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 0.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.5 | 2.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.79 | 7.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.77 | 4.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.28 | 6.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.5 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Contagem | Gararu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.48 | 21.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.67 | 4.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.31 | 77.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.76 | 11.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.48 | 57.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.31 | 119.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 120.13 | 332.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,879 | 7,501 |
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