- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Pakistan
- Ribeirão Preto
- Karachi
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) and Karachi (Pakistan)
| Food | 362% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 362% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 18.83 (₨915) | ₨150 | 510% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.67 (₨859) | ₨117 | 633% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 6 (₨292) | ₨76 | 285% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 1.95 (₨95) | ₨32 | 194% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.17 (₨154) | ₨21 | 618% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.67 (₨130) | ₨76 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7.70 (₨374) | ₨89 | 320% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.16 (₨154) | ₨57 | 170% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.33 (₨162) | ₨90 | 80% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2 (₨97) | ₨27 | 257% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (₨1,470) | ₨171 | 760% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.14 (₨201) | ₨30 | 573% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.08 (₨101) | ₨16.70 | 504% |
| Housing | 32% | ||
| Housing in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,200 (₨58,322) | ₨63,949 | 9% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 210 (₨10,206) | ₨1,788 | 471% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 92 (₨4,470) | ₨641 | 597% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,625 (₨78,978) | ₨9,227 | 756% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 275 (₨13,366) | ₨3,869 | 245% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (₨583) | ₨123 | 375% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 23 (₨1,094) | - | - |
| Clothes | 318% | ||
| Clothes in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 318% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 200 (₨9,720) | ₨4,062 | 139% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 110 (₨5,346) | ₨1,156 | 363% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 222 (₨10,773) | ₨1,197 | 800% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 162 (₨7,857) | ₨895 | 778% |
| Transportation | 321% | ||
| Transportation in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 321% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 48,800 (₨2,371,771) | ₨333,333 | 612% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.59 (₨126) | ₨10.36 | 1116% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 102 (₨4,957) | ₨1,648 | 201% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 12.56 (₨610) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 224% | ||
| Personal Care in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 224% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 15 (₨729) | ₨123 | 491% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨78 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.50 (₨316) | ₨69 | 361% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 6.50 (₨316) | ₨66 | 377% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4 (₨194) | ₨55 | 251% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3 (₨146) | ₨87 | 68% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (₨1,150) | ₨900 | 28% |
| Entertainment | 264% | ||
| Entertainment in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 264% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 60 (₨2,916) | ₨320 | 811% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 29 (₨1,393) | ₨794 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 120 (₨5,832) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 109 (₨5,298) | ₨650 | 715% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.50 (₨559) | ₨220 | 154% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (₨170) | ₨57 | 197% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.33 (₨211) | ₨66 | 217% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 600 (₨29,161) | ₨6,613 | 341% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.50 (₨73) | ₨19.35 | 277% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 148 (₨7,209) | ₨1,945 | 271% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.50 (₨219) | ₨270 | 19% |
| TOTAL | 181% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,979 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) is 181% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan)
For example, you would need at least ₨1,317,498
(R$ 27,108)
in Ribeirão Preto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨468,750
in Karachi.