Cost of living comparison
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Washington vs. Jaragua do Sul Cost of Living Summary
Washington is 4.5 times more expensive than Jaragua do Sul.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.1 times more in Washington
- Groceries
-
pay 2.9 times more in Washington
- Transportation
-
pay 59.0% more in Washington
- Housing
-
pay 5.8 times more in Washington
- Childcare
-
pay 12.3 times more in Washington
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.2 times more in Washington
- Clothing
-
pay 36.1% more in Washington
The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, groceries, and transportation in Washington are more expensive than in Jaragua do Sul. Notably, childcare, housing, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Washington.
Washington vs. Jaragua do Sul Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Washington instead of Jaragua do Sul, you would:
pay 3.1 times more for restaurants
|
Jaragua do Sul
|
Washington
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.46
R$40.55
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.52
R$35.49
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
R$6.66
|
$3.20
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.62
R$3.38
|
$2.79
|
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pay 2.9 times more for groceries
|
Jaragua do Sul
|
Washington
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.46
R$7.96
|
$4.43
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.10
R$22.31
|
$8.04
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.88
R$15.68
|
$4.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.81
R$9.83
|
$4.55
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.65
R$8.97
|
$7.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.07
R$5.79
|
$2.95
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.58
R$3.14
|
$0.92
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.55
R$2.99
|
$2.20
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.70
R$3.80
|
$3.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52
R$2.82
|
$1.35
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.50
R$2.73
|
$1.64
|
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pay 59.0% more for transportation
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Jaragua do Sul
|
Washington
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.06
R$22.10
|
$3.53
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$33.55
R$182.50
|
$77.50
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,316.87
R$110,511.58
|
$35,699.74
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.74
R$63.87
|
$16.73
|
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pay 5.8 times more for housing
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Jaragua do Sul
|
Washington
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$20.69
R$112.53
|
$69.41
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$326.19
R$1,774.27
|
$2,568.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$229.89
R$1,250.44
|
$2,088.16
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$53.97
R$293.54
|
$146.54
|
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pay 12.3 times more for childcare
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Jaragua do Sul
|
Washington
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$307.55
R$1,672.88
|
$2,650.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,516.31
R$13,687.21
|
$40,166.67
|
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pay 4.2 times more for entertainment and sports
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Jaragua do Sul
|
Washington
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.86
R$10.14
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.49
R$8.11
|
$6.07
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.21
R$12.01
|
$13.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$24.54
R$133.49
|
$103.76
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.52
R$35.49
|
$16.75
|
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pay 36.1% more for clothing
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Jaragua do Sul
|
Washington
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.81
R$287.26
|
$76.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$68.34
R$371.75
|
$48.40
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.63
R$498.40
|
$104.31
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$61.74
R$335.84
|
$133.22
|
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