Cost of living
Pernambuco compared to Fortaleza
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Overview comparison
PernambucoFortaleza
Consumer prices in Pernambuco are roughly 47% higher than in Fortaleza.
Cost of living
| Item | Pernambuco | Fortaleza |
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| Total with rent one person | 901 | 574 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,257 | 1,784 |
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| Without rent one person | 512 | 438 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,359 | 1,456 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 516.53 | 293.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 789.71 | 501.68 |
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| Food person | 252 | 241 |
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| Food family | 806 | 687 |
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| Transport person | 166.09 | 107.26 |
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| Transport family | 475.87 | 232.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.46 years | 71.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pernambuco | Fortaleza |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.81 | 3.71 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.72 | 26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.07 | 7.13 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 | 2.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.67 | 2.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.14 | 1.13 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pernambuco | Fortaleza |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 465.95 | 304.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 251.39 | 169.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 794.49 | 467.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 493.89 | 309.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.16 | 46.25 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.89 | 89.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.22 | 15.01 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pernambuco | Fortaleza |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.58 | 11.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,769 | 1,563 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,047 | 651 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 | 0.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.52% | 38.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.45 | 6.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pernambuco | Fortaleza |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 1.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 2.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.8 | 6.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.88 | 4.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.17 | 8.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Pernambuco | Fortaleza |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.19 | 16.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.07 | 6.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 72.34 | 32.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.41 | 9.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.77 | 40.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.74 | 61.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 635.86 | 197.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,543 | 2,606 |
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