Cost of living
Maranhao compared to Nordeste (Brazil)
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Overview comparison
MaranhaoNordeste (Brazil)
Consumer prices in Maranhao are roughly 28% higher than in Nordeste (Brazil).
Cost of living
| Item | Maranhao | Nordeste (Brazil) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,117 | 870 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,218 | 1,700 |
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| Without rent one person | 531 | 543 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,967 | 1,590 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 479.05 | 369.39 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 849.55 | 501.89 |
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| Food person | 307 | 312 |
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| Food family | 676 | 710 |
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| Transport person | 168.93 | 71.13 |
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| Transport family | 305.02 | 156.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.34 years | 79.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maranhao | Nordeste (Brazil) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.93 | 4.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.64 | 49.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.09 | 7.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.13 | 1.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.51 | 3.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.08 | 1.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maranhao | Nordeste (Brazil) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 545.19 | 353.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 410.68 | 188.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 844.66 | 549.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 697.53 | 376.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.67 | 104.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.71 | 151.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.1 | 17.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maranhao | Nordeste (Brazil) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.55 | 12.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,835 | 1,308 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,753 | 999 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 | 1.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 48.42% | 49.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.93 | 10.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maranhao | Nordeste (Brazil) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 0.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.32 | 0.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.37 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.94 | 6.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.24 | 3.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.67 | 8.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Maranhao | Nordeste (Brazil) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.63 | 25.11 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.74 | 5.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 67.23 | 86.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.15 | 10.14 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.15 | 45.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.47 | 116.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 535.17 | 349.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,758 | 8,388 |
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