- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Kazakhstan
- Guarulhos
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Guarulhos (Brazil) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 30 (2,236 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17 (1,267 KZT) | 1,071 KZT | 18% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | 485 KZT | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.90 (216 KZT) | 252 KZT | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 306 KZT | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 450 KZT | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 611 KZT | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.50 (410 KZT) | 339 KZT | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | 188 KZT | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 4 (298 KZT) | 204 KZT | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,442 KZT | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4 (298 KZT) | 216 KZT | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.65 (123 KZT) | 76 KZT | 61% |
| Housing | 20% | ||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,200 (163,967 KZT) | 230,000 KZT | 29% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 21,333 KZT | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 80 (5,962 KZT) | 4,345 KZT | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 120,625 KZT | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | 13,857 KZT | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,638 KZT | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,878 KZT | - |
| Clothes | 13% | ||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 250 (18,633 KZT) | 17,714 KZT | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 130 (9,689 KZT) | 13,667 KZT | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 320 (23,850 KZT) | 16,500 KZT | 45% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 280 (20,868 KZT) | 23,889 KZT | 13% |
| Transportation | 17% | ||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 60,000 (4,471,815 KZT) | 3,903,140 KZT | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.90 (216 KZT) | 121 KZT | 78% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | 4,078 KZT | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 2,387 KZT | - |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | 1,333 KZT | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 27 (2,012 KZT) | 636 KZT | 217% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 450 KZT | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 538 KZT | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.10 (306 KZT) | 314 KZT | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4 (298 KZT) | 368 KZT | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (2,981 KZT) | 2,430 KZT | 23% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 50 (3,727 KZT) | 6,167 KZT | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 30 (2,236 KZT) | 2,015 KZT | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,371 KZT | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 200 (14,906 KZT) | 18,500 KZT | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (1,118 KZT) | 1,279 KZT | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | 595 KZT | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 9 (671 KZT) | 700 KZT | 4% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 36,889 KZT | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 18.89 KZT | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 180 (13,415 KZT) | 19,571 KZT | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 6.40 (477 KZT) | 190 KZT | 151% |
| TOTAL | 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,179 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2013.
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
312,500 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 298,968 KZT
(R$ 4,011)
in Guarulhos.