Cost of living in Joao Pessoa is 28% higher than in Ciudad del Este (without rent).
Rent in Joao Pessoa is 24% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este.
Cost of living including rent in Joao Pessoa is 26% higher than in Ciudad del Este.
Food in Joao Pessoa is 27% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este.
Transport in Joao Pessoa is 35% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este.
| Joao Pessoa | Ciudad del Este | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Joao Pessoa | Ciudad del Este | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.2 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.3 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.31 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.4 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.62 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.79 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.7 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.43 $ | 1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.9 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.2 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.82 $ | 9.83 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.45 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.53 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.18 $ | 1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.89 $ | 1.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.6 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.8 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.4 $ | 16.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ | 166 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 430 $ | 286 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 277 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 555 $ | 598 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,113 $ | 1,260 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 733 $ | 615 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 405 $ | 278 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.98 % | 9.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.1 $ | 22.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.41 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 6.35 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 75.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.9 $ | 52.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 252 $ | 179 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,434 $ | 1,415 $ |