Cost of living
Paraiba compared to Santa Catarina (Brazil)
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Overview comparison
ParaibaSanta Catarina (Brazil)
Consumer prices in Santa Catarina (Brazil) are roughly 13% higher than in Paraiba.
Cost of living
| Item | Paraiba | Santa Catarina (Brazil) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,009 | 1,055 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,427 | 2,410 |
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| Without rent one person | 512 | 452 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,423 | 1,453 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 402.29 | 414.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 688.85 | 837.71 |
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| Food person | 268 | 247 |
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| Food family | 725 | 743 |
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| Transport person | 168.67 | 148.12 |
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| Transport family | 364.8 | 412.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.26 years | 72.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Paraiba | Santa Catarina (Brazil) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.39 | 7.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.19 | 36.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.25 | 7.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 | 1.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.39 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.96 | 1.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Paraiba | Santa Catarina (Brazil) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 496.25 | 598.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 347.88 | 361.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 910.89 | 1,221.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 456.2 | 723.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.57 | 50.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.38 | 61.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.42 | 23.52 |
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Transportation
| Item | Paraiba | Santa Catarina (Brazil) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.52 | 10.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,871 | 2,900 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,277 | 1,874 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 | 1.06 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.97% | 45.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.2 | 8.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Paraiba | Santa Catarina (Brazil) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 0.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 1.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.37 | 2.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.69 | 11.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.23 | 3.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.08 | 8.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.69 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Paraiba | Santa Catarina (Brazil) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.81 | 27.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.39 | 7.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 66.04 | 46.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.74 | 9.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.54 | 57.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.44 | 85.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 525.74 | 472.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,125 | 13,179 |
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