Cost of living
Joao Pessoa compared to Mendes
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Overview comparison
Joao PessoaMendes
Consumer prices in Mendes are roughly 28% higher than in Joao Pessoa.
Cost of living
| Item | Joao Pessoa | Mendes |
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| Total with rent one person | 757 | 740 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,636 | 1,994 |
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| Without rent one person | 428 | 523 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,182 | 1,705 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 251.44 | 364.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 423.51 | 468.22 |
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| Food person | 201 | 257 |
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| Food family | 671 | 890 |
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| Transport person | 85.55 | 71.84 |
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| Transport family | 189.81 | 176.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.87 years | 80.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Joao Pessoa | Mendes |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.15 | 4.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.17 | 57.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.82 | 6.3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.08 | 1.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.79 | 3.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.13 | 0.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Joao Pessoa | Mendes |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 269.18 | 368.04 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 184.27 | 177.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 620.03 | 414.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 365.13 | 283.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.92 | 77.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.32 | 112.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.94 | 17.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Joao Pessoa | Mendes |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.62 | 12.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,179 | 1,304 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 691 | 1,138 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 | 0.74 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 50.6% | 61.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.37 | 10.13 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Joao Pessoa | Mendes |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.27 | 0.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.67 | 1.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.49 | 6.93 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.05 | 3.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.2 | 9.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.81 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Joao Pessoa | Mendes |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.83 | 22.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.22 | 5.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.98 | 96.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.81 | 8.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.87 | 53.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85 | 111.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 288.35 | 337.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,528 | 7,930 |
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