Cost of living in Joinville is 8% lower than in Melo (without rent).
Rent in Joinville is 4% cheaper than in Melo.
Cost of living including rent in Joinville is 7% lower than in Melo.
Food in Joinville is 26% cheaper than in Melo.
Transport in Joinville is 54% more expensive than in Melo.
| Joinville | Melo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Joinville | Melo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.03 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.53 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.65 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.92 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.4 $ | 9.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.09 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.07 $ | 3.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.6 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.71 $ | 19.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.8 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.17 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.81 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.69 $ | 1.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.5 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.4 $ | 74.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.3 $ | 38.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 221 $ | 200 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 377 $ | 326 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 264 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 543 $ | 451 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,592 $ | 2,590 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,004 $ | 1,963 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 634 $ | 741 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.04 % | 5.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.7 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.7 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Haircut | 7.23 $ | 5.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.3 $ | 71.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47 $ | 57.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ | 333 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,514 $ | 7,418 $ |