Cost of living in Fortaleza is 4% lower than in Cali (without rent).
Rent in Fortaleza is very similar to Cali.
Cost of living including rent in Fortaleza is 2% lower than in Cali.
Food in Fortaleza is 2% cheaper than in Cali.
Transport in Fortaleza is 8% cheaper than in Cali.
| Fortaleza | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fortaleza | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.25 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.6 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.42 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.36 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.8 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.15 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.94 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.1 $ | 2.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.2 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.23 $ | 13.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.8 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.76 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.25 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.3 $ | 46.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.3 $ | 71 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.6 $ | 20.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 345 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 311 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 418 $ | 455 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,359 $ | 969 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 754 $ | 926 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 228 $ | 420 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.53 % | 11.72 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.7 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.95 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.8 $ | 95.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.2 $ | 54 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 232 $ | 226 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,197 $ | 6,178 $ |