Blumenau Santa Catarina, Brazil, Brazil — cost of living
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Blumenau Santa Catarina, Brazil

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About Blumenau Santa Catarina, Brazil

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$424
Family of 4 / mo
$1,061
Avg salary (after tax)
$816

Blumenau is a charming city located in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil . Known for its beautiful German-style architecture, Blumenau feels like a little piece of Germany in South America. The city was founded by German immigrants in the 19th century, and you can see their influence in the buildings and the culture.

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Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $472.85
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $217.02
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $261.05
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $542.96

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)13%
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $4,087

Food - Beverages

  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $5.22
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $26.08
  • CappuccinoUSD $12.6
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $6.5
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $6.23

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $30.01
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $45.65
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $182.75

Food - Grocery

  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $6.11
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $12.37
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $7.45
  • Dozen EggsUSD $11.51
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $10.58
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $4.47
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $45.6
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $5.15
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $23.84
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $5.52
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $18.18
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $5.89
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $50.37
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $14.36
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $58.73
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $4.32
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $8.64

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $385.48
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,056
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,436
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,785
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,958
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $410.4

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $138.11
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,501
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $78.3
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $13,314
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $33.93

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $35.63
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $220,599
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $216,374
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $9.01
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $9.14
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $6.23
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $218.65

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $123.62
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $478.61

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