Cost of living
Fortaleza compared to Maranhao
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Overview comparison
FortalezaMaranhao
Consumer prices in Maranhao are roughly 55% higher than in Fortaleza.
Cost of living
| Item | Fortaleza | Maranhao |
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| Total with rent one person | 574 | 1,117 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,784 | 2,218 |
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| Without rent one person | 438 | 531 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,456 | 1,967 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 293.17 | 479.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 501.68 | 849.55 |
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| Food person | 241 | 307 |
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| Food family | 687 | 676 |
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| Transport person | 107.26 | 168.93 |
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| Transport family | 232.66 | 305.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.47 years | 70.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Fortaleza | Maranhao |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.71 | 7.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26 | 45.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.13 | 6.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 | 2.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.51 | 2.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.13 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Fortaleza | Maranhao |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 304.57 | 545.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 169.74 | 410.68 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 467.62 | 844.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 309.11 | 697.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.25 | 47.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.19 | 64.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.01 | 22.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Fortaleza | Maranhao |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.79 | 10.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,563 | 2,835 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 651 | 1,753 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 1.01 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.89% | 48.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.15 | 8.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Fortaleza | Maranhao |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.31 | 1.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 2.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.36 | 10.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.02 | 4.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.94 | 7.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Fortaleza | Maranhao |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.07 | 23.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.11 | 8.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.34 | 67.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.47 | 11.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.68 | 54.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.42 | 100.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 197.78 | 535.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,606 | 10,758 |
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