Cost of living
Santa Catarina (Brazil) compared to Caxias do Sul
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Overview comparison
Santa Catarina (Brazil)Caxias do Sul
Consumer prices in Santa Catarina (Brazil) are roughly 45% higher than in Caxias do Sul.
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Catarina (Brazil) | Caxias do Sul |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,055 | 538 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,410 | 1,548 |
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| Without rent one person | 452 | 340 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,453 | 1,246 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 414.86 | 237.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 837.71 | 294.93 |
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| Food person | 247 | 268 |
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| Food family | 743 | 614 |
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| Transport person | 148.12 | 59.14 |
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| Transport family | 412.21 | 188.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.8 years | 83.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Catarina (Brazil) | Caxias do Sul |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.58 | 4.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.63 | 21.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.39 | 5.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 | 1.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.11 | 2.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.3 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Catarina (Brazil) | Caxias do Sul |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 598.51 | 185.07 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 361.04 | 156.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,221.56 | 466.93 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 723.99 | 262.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.89 | 36.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.91 | 72.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.52 | 18.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Catarina (Brazil) | Caxias do Sul |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.15 | 11.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,900 | 975 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,874 | 505 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 | 0.88 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.66% | 42.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.3 | 10.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Catarina (Brazil) | Caxias do Sul |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.5 | 1.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.7 | 1.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.36 | 6.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.42 | 3.32 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.19 | 8.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2 | 0.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Catarina (Brazil) | Caxias do Sul |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.03 | 24.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.79 | 7.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.95 | 40.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.83 | 12.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.78 | 35.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.85 | 62.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 472.63 | 237.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,179 | 8,240 |
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